ఊరివారి బిడ్డను నగరివారు కొడితే, నగరివారి బిడ్డను నారాయణుడు కొడతాడు

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone takes undue credit or feels excessive pride and excitement for something they did not create or achieve themselves. It highlights the absurdity of claiming ownership or being overly enthusiastic about someone else's hard work or success.

This proverb highlights the unpredictable and potentially destructive nature of bureaucracy and state power in ancient times. It suggests that while a tiger is a known physical danger, the legal or political entanglements with authorities (royalty/government) can be more complex, lingering, and ruinous to a person's life.

This proverb describes a situation where someone is being overly generous or charitable with resources that do not belong to them. It is used to criticize people who act like big spenders or philanthropists using others' money or public property without feeling any personal loss or responsibility.

This proverb emphasizes the principle of divine justice and karma. It suggests that those in power are not immune to consequences; if an authority figure treats a defenseless person unfairly, they or their legacy will eventually face retribution from a higher power. It serves as a warning against the misuse of power.

This proverb is used to express that people always find their own possessions, family members, or creations to be the best and most beautiful, regardless of their objective quality. It is similar to the English expression 'Every potter praises his own pot' or 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.'

This proverb is used to describe a person who is intentionally argumentative or contradictory. When one person suggests a direction or an idea, the other person contrarily suggests something completely different just for the sake of opposing.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has so little faith in a particular person that they would rather trust a notoriously cunning or deceitful entity (like a fox) instead. It highlights extreme distrust or the irony of someone untrustworthy asking for faith.

This proverb emphasizes the concept of divine justice and karma. It suggests that if those in power oppress or mistreat the common people who have no one to protect them, God will eventually intervene and punish the oppressors in a similar manner. It serves as a warning against the abuse of power.

This proverb is used to describe how people have their own unique quirks, hobbies, or obsessions that might seem strange or foolish to others but bring immense happiness to themselves. It suggests that one should not judge others' personal interests, as subjective satisfaction is what matters most to the individual.

This expression implies that a person of high skill, status, or ambition will not waste their time and effort on trivial, insignificant, or lowly targets. It is used to describe someone who aims for greatness and ignores petty distractions.