తేరకు దొబ్బరా బూరగబుచ్చన్నా

This proverb means that a person's behavior and thinking are dictated by their character and inherent nature. A person with bad intentions will always act according to their devious nature, while a person of noble character will act with dignity and honor, regardless of the situation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an existing problem is aggravated by an additional, new misfortune. It refers to someone already suffering from a physical deformity (a hunchback) being forced to deal with a strong wind that pushes them, making it even harder to maintain balance or walk. It is similar to the English expression 'adding insult to injury' or 'misfortunes never come singly.'

This expression is used to describe a situation where something loud, crude, or inappropriate ruins a delicate or refined atmosphere. It highlights the mismatch between something coarse (the loud noise of a trumpet) and something subtle and precious (fragrant sandalwood powder).

This expression is used to describe someone who is exceptionally skilled or brazen at stealing, grabbing, or misappropriating things. It metaphorically compares their 'talent' for taking what isn't theirs to the immense power of a deity, often used in a sarcastic or critical tone towards someone who exploits others effortlessly.

This expression is used to signify that the value or price of an item is subjective and depends entirely on the buyer's need or the seller's demand. It implies that there is no fixed 'authority' over a price; if someone is willing to pay, that becomes the price. It is often used in negotiations or when discussing unique, antique, or high-demand items.

This expression describes something that is incredibly rare or practically impossible to find. Just as one wouldn't expect to find a fish (booraga) in dry sandalwood powder, it is used to mock an absurd situation or to describe a search that is futile because the object doesn't belong in that environment.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone or something worthless or annoying intrudes upon something very precious or sacred. Sandalwood powder is highly valued and fragrant, while a bug (booraga) is undesirable and ruins its purity. It highlights the contrast between the sublime and the ridiculous, or the high-quality and the low-quality.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person's celebration or positive event unexpectedly results in trouble or a disaster for someone else. It highlights unintended negative consequences or a stroke of bad luck occurring simultaneously with a good event.

This proverb states that a person's character and actions are determined by their innate nature or social standing. It is used to explain that individuals will consistently act according to their established traits or upbringing, whether those are dishonest or noble.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a calm, cool-headed person acts as a counter-balance to someone who is extremely angry or hot-tempered. Just as water extinguishes fire, the calm person's presence or actions neutralize the other person's rage.