తెడ్డునాకి ఉపవాసములు మానినట్లు

This expression is used to indicate that a woman is in the advanced stages of pregnancy, literally meaning that several months of the pregnancy have passed and she is nearing full term.

This proverb is used to criticize hypocrisy or superficiality in religious or disciplined practices. It suggests that merely performing an action that looks like a sacrifice (like eating leaves/simple food) doesn't count as true fasting or devotion if it is simply one's natural habit or lacks the underlying intent. It is often applied to people who pretend to be pious or frugal by doing things that actually cost them nothing.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone loses a significant reward or ruins a great effort for the sake of a very small, insignificant temptation. It refers to someone who observes a strict religious fast but breaks it just to lick a tiny bit of food left on a serving spoon, thereby losing the spiritual merit of the entire endeavor for a trivial gain.

This proverb highlights the importance and dignity of agriculture. It suggests that the person who puts their faith in the land and works hard as a farmer is the true lord or a person of great stature. It is used to emphasize that prosperity and leadership come from basic hard work and nurturing the earth.

This expression describes a situation where a conflict, tantrum, or serious issue is temporarily resolved or silenced using trivial gifts or small distractions rather than addressing the root cause. It is similar to the English concept of 'placating' someone with treats to stop them from bothering you.

This proverb highlights the importance of resourcefulness and cleverness. It implies that a person who lacks the wit to find a solution or a way out of a difficult situation will eventually suffer or perish, even when options might be available. It is used to mock someone's lack of practical intelligence in solving problems.

This proverb highlights the traditional Indian perspective on food and health. It suggests that eating twice a day is a comfortable, pleasurable life for a common person (Bhoga), while restricting oneself to a single meal is a practice of self-control and spiritual focus (Yoga/Upavasa). It is often used to emphasize moderation and the benefits of fasting or controlled eating.

This expression is used when something intended for a specific person or purpose ends up benefiting someone else or fulfilling a different need unexpectedly. It highlights situations where a special preparation serves a double purpose or is diverted to a newcomer.

This expression describes something that is done in a haphazard, disorganized, or clumsy manner. It refers to a task that is poorly executed or 'patched together' without proper skill or care, resulting in an unsatisfactory outcome.

This expression describes a situation where someone offers a trivial, ineffective, or negligible solution to a major problem. Just as licking a ladle cannot satisfy the hunger of someone fasting, minor gestures cannot solve significant needs or crises.