తృణము మేరువు, మేరువు తృణము.

This proverb highlights the temporary nature of borrowed items or money (eruvu) and the reality that debt or responsibility (baruvu) remains heavy regardless of how one tries to ignore it. It is used to advise against relying on borrowed resources and to encourage self-sufficiency.

This expression refers to the unpredictable nature of fate or perspective where something as small as a piece of straw (Trunamu) can become as massive as the mythical Mount Meru, and vice versa. It is used to describe how a trivial matter can escalate into a huge issue, or how a great power can be reduced to nothing in an instant.

This expression is used to describe a person who, despite being handsome or seemingly respectable, lacks 'Ingitham' (the ability to understand social cues, basic manners, or situational awareness). It highlights the irony of a person having outward dignity but no practical sense of how to behave in a given situation.

This proverb highlights the irony of poor planning or extreme poverty where resources are missing exactly when they are needed most. It describes a situation where one is busy washing clothes the day before (lacking something to wear), busy cooking on the festival day (delayed eating), and exhausted of all resources/dairy by the following day.

This proverb is a humorous take on hypocritical devotion or selective surrender. It describes a person who claims to surrender everything valuable (like life and wealth) to a mentor or God for the sake of appearance, but in reality, keeps the physical control (the key to the chest) and their own comfort firmly in their own hands. It is used to mock people who act as if they are selfless but remain deeply possessive and untrusting.

This proverb highlights the inherent resilience or nature of certain entities. A tree provides shade and fruit regardless of external conditions, and a savvy merchant (traditionally referred to as Komati) always finds a way to manage their trade or load without feeling the 'weight' or loss. It is used to describe situations where people are naturally equipped to handle specific hardships or roles.

This proverb highlights the stress and mental burden that debt causes. Even if one buys something on credit (loan) from a shop, the thought of repayment weighs heavily on the mind like a physical load. It is used to caution people against taking loans or buying things they cannot immediately afford.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of fertilization in agriculture. It suggests that just as manure enriches the crop field, allowing a flock of sheep or cattle to stay in a small plot (penning) naturally fertilizes the soil with their waste, ensuring a healthy yield. It is used to highlight that timely and appropriate inputs lead to better results.

This proverb describes things that are temporary and superficial. Just as a marketplace is bustling and vibrant only during trading hours and becomes desolate afterward, or a courtesan's beauty is enhanced only for professional allure, some situations or appearances lack depth and permanent value.

This proverb highlights the stress and psychological weight of debt. Even if one can buy things on credit easily at a market, the obligation to repay it remains a constant mental burden. It is used to advise people against taking unnecessary loans or living beyond their means.