తింటేగాని రుచి తెలియదు, దిగితేగాని లోతు తెలియదు.

This proverb is often used to describe items or situations that require specific conditions to become functional. In a literal sense, it refers to a rough wool blanket (gongali) which is stiff when dry but becomes flexible and usable only when damp. Figuratively, it describes people who only work or cooperate under specific pressure or when their basic needs are met.

This proverb suggests that just as it is difficult to measure the depth of an overgrown or abandoned pit, it is equally difficult to fathom the true intentions, thoughts, or internal nature of a seemingly quiet or good person. It is often used to remind others that appearances can be deceptive and that calm people often possess deep, complex characters or hidden strengths.

This proverb is used to describe a person who does not understand the severity or consequences of a situation until they personally suffer from it or until the problem becomes unavoidable. It is similar to the English expression 'to learn the hard way.'

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person is so consumed by pride, arrogance, or their own status that they fail to recognize their own flaws or the subtle changes around them. It can also refer to how excessive wealth or power can mask underlying problems or lack of character.

This expression means that one cannot truly understand the complexity or difficulty of a situation until they are personally involved or have started the task. It is used to advise against making superficial judgments or to explain that practical experience is necessary to grasp the reality of a problem.

This proverb is used to point out that people are often unaware of their own flaws, mistakes, or annoying habits, even though they are obvious to everyone else around them. It is similar to the English concept of 'being blind to one's own faults.'

This expression means that you cannot understand the true nature, difficulty, or complexity of a situation until you personally get involved or experience it. It is used to suggest that practical experience is necessary to judge the reality of a matter, rather than making assumptions from the outside.

This proverb is used to describe someone who maintains a very secretive or private financial status. Just as a merchant's (Shetty) true assets, debts, and accounts are only revealed to the world after they pass away and the books are closed, some people's real situation or character remains a mystery to others during their lifetime.

This expression describes a state where a person is so consumed by a specific worry, passion, or anxiety that they lose all sense of time and surroundings. It is used to point out how preoccupation can lead to a complete lack of awareness regarding daily routines or the passage of time.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of firsthand experience over theoretical knowledge. It is used to convey that one cannot judge the quality, difficulty, or nature of a situation or task without actually engaging in it or trying it out.