తనువు వెళ్ళినా దినము వెళ్ళదు

This expression highlights that no matter how much experience or seniority one gains, they cannot escape basic chores or fundamental responsibilities. It is often used to describe situations where a person's status or age doesn't exempt them from hard work or routine tasks.

This expression means that when a good opportunity or a profitable deal comes to you effortlessly, you should grab it immediately. If you neglect or reject it, you might not find such a great opportunity again, even if you travel far and wide or put in immense effort (symbolized by going to the holy city of Kashi).

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely irresponsible, unreliable, or who disappears exactly when they are needed the most. It refers to a person who neglects their most important duties and escapes their responsibilities.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone goes on a mission or trip but achieves absolutely nothing. It highlights a futile journey where the person returns in the same state they left, without completing the intended task or gaining anything from the effort.

This refers to doing something inauspicious or undesirable. It is an unwanted burden and might lead to undesirable results.

This proverb describes a person plagued by persistent bad luck. It suggests that for someone truly unfortunate, their misery or lack of success follows them wherever they go, regardless of the opportunities or resources available at a new location.

This is a popular agricultural proverb emphasizing that thorough and hard work leads to high rewards. In farming, it means if the land is tilled perfectly without gaps, the grain ears (panicles) will grow abundantly. In a broader sense, it suggests that when you put in meticulous effort into any task, the results will be consistently successful.

This proverb describes a person who misses out on a great, respectful opportunity due to ego or negligence, only to later settle for something far inferior or beg for scraps out of necessity. It highlights the irony of rejecting a dignified invitation and later being forced to ask for favors in a humiliating manner.

This proverb refers to someone who cannot escape their hard work or nature, no matter where they go. Just as an ox trained for ploughing will be put to the same labor even in a new country, a person's habits or burdens follow them everywhere. It is used to describe situations where a change in location does not result in a change in one's toil or circumstances.

This proverb is used to describe a person who undertakes a journey or task but returns without achieving any result or performing the intended purpose. It highlights the futility of an action where someone simply goes and comes back without making any progress or difference.