తిండికి తిమ్మరాజు, పనికి పోతరాజు

This expression is used to question someone's true motives or priorities. It highlights a situation where a person claims to be attending an event for its primary purpose (like a religious festival) but is actually more interested in secondary benefits or personal gains (like the free food).

This expression is used to describe a person who behaves like a great leader or a powerful figure in a place where there is no competition or among people of low caliber. It is similar to the English proverb 'In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.'

This expression is used to describe a person whose name or outward appearance suggests they are noble or virtuous, but whose actual character or behavior is harsh, bitter, or wicked. It highlights the irony of someone having a positive identity while performing negative actions.

This expression is used to describe a place or situation where there is no discipline, order, or decorum. It typically refers to a chaotic environment where everyone talks at once or where the rules are constantly ignored, much like a disorganized royal court.

A worrying fellow, of whom it is said that when his followers were behind him, he abused them for treating him as their ( Pariah ) guide ; when they went before him, he accused them of acting as if they were his superiors ; and when they travelled at each side of his palankin, he repri- manded them for daring to place themselves on an equality with himself.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is very enthusiastic and consumes a lot when it comes to food, but becomes extremely lazy or avoids effort when it is time to work. It highlights the irony of having great energy for consumption but zero energy for productivity.

This proverb is used to describe a lazy person who has a massive appetite and eats very quickly (like a thunderbolt), but becomes tired, weak, or avoids effort when it is time to work. It highlights the irony of someone being energetic about consumption but lethargic about contribution.

This proverb describes a situation where, in the absence of capable leaders or quality options, even someone or something insignificant or mediocre is treated as superior or authoritative. It is used to mock the lack of standards in a declining or poor environment.

Pôta Râzu is a rustic deity.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a protector or guardian ends up being the one who causes harm or exploits those they were meant to protect. It is typically applied to corrupt officials, untrustworthy guardians, or leaders who betray the trust placed in them.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is an abundance of resources or wealth, typically referring to someone who possesses vast stores of grain (granaries) and extensive agricultural land (garden beds). It characterizes a state of being extremely well-off or having plenty of supplies.

This expression is used to mock people who are only interested in rewards, status, or benefits (like eating) but are unwilling to put in any effort or take responsibility (the work). It highlights a person's laziness or their tendency to seek privileges without performing duties.