ఉద్యోగం పురుష లక్షణం అన్నాడు, గొడ్డలితేరా నిట్రాడు నరుకుదాము.

This expression is used to describe a task or responsibility that brings no reward, benefit, or appreciation despite the effort put in. It can also refer to thankless jobs or situations where one works hard for nothing in return.

The advice is that one should lead a virtuous life, so that in the next life, a lady will be blessed with a noble (good) husband. And if she performs acts of charity, she will be blessed additionally with well-behaved (good) children. It calls upon women to lead a life of virtue. By extension, what applies to women applies equally to men.

This expression is used to describe extreme job insecurity or temporary positions. Historically, a job in the Golconda Sultanate was considered highly unstable, much like a chameleon's tail which can be shed or lost easily. It signifies that the position can be terminated at any moment without prior notice.

This is a sarcastic or humorous extension of the famous proverb 'Udyogam Purusha Lakshanam' (Effort/Work defines a man). While the first part encourages diligence, the second part depicts a person who, in a misplaced surge of energy or 'motivation,' wants to destroy his own house's main support pillar. It is used to mock someone who shows sudden, reckless, or destructive enthusiasm without any common sense or constructive goal.

This expression describes a person who is fickle-minded or highly unpredictable. It refers to someone whose thoughts, decisions, or moods change instantly, making it impossible to rely on their word or state of mind for more than a moment.

This proverb is used to describe a person who makes premature and extravagant demands based on an uncertain future promise. It specifically refers to someone asking to pawn or use their spouse's sacred marriage locket (Puste) for expenses because they 'believe' a job is about to become permanent, highlighting foolishness and lack of foresight.

This proverb reflects traditional beliefs that a man's prosperity and success are determined by his current planetary period (Dasha/Fate), while the blessing of having good children is a result of the merits earned through charity and good deeds (Daana). It implies that different aspects of life are governed by different karmic outcomes.

This expression describes a situation where someone suddenly becomes humble, respectful, or starts calling an enemy 'brother' only when faced with an immediate, life-threatening danger or severe punishment. It is used to mock people who only show manners or submission when they are under duress.

While the original proverb 'Udyogam Purusha Lakshanam' emphasizes that work/effort defines a person's character and dignity, this extended humorous or sarcastic version suggests that losing one's job or being unemployed is seen as a flaw or a social stigma. It is often used to highlight the societal pressure regarding employment and financial stability.

This expression means that a small flaw or a lapse in character can turn a virtue into a vice. It is used to caution people that maintaining one's good reputation or quality requires consistency, as even a minor deviation can lead to being perceived negatively.

There is a pun here on the word Lakshanam which as a noun signifies the ' rules of classic composition,' and as an adjective ' handsome.'—Ava- lakshanam means ' ugly,' ' deformed.'