ఉత్తర ఉరిమినా, త్రాచు తరిమినా కురువక మానదు, కరవక మానదు

This proverb lists three ominous signs of impending disaster or chaos in traditional society. First, if clouds thunder during the Uttara Nakshatra but don't rain, it predicts drought. Second, if a ruler deviates from righteousness (Dharma), the society suffers. Third, when termites grow wings (becoming swarming alates), it is often seen as a sign of their impending death or a seasonal shift that brings destruction. It is used to describe situations where natural or social orders are disrupted, leading to hardship.

This expression is used to describe a persistent problem, a dangerous person, or a bad habit that is impossible to ignore or escape from without suffering some damage. It suggests that once you are entangled with something inherently harmful, the negative consequences are inevitable.

This proverb highlights certainty and inevitability. It refers to the Uttara rain/monsoon season, where it is believed that if it thunders, rain is guaranteed to fall. Similarly, it suggests that certain consequences or natural events are irreversible and bound to happen once initiated.

This proverb warns against choosing a remedy that is more dangerous than the original threat. It suggests that while fleeing from a known danger (a bandit), one must not blindly rush into an even more chaotic or fatal situation (unpredictable wild buffaloes) where there is no chance of escape.

This expression is used to signify that when there are strong indications or warnings of an event (like a person's anger or a developing situation), the outcome is inevitable. It implies that certain actions or consequences will surely follow their preceding signs.

This proverb highlights the extreme fear or oppression associated with powerful authorities or landlords in the past. It implies that the consequences of facing a ruthless person's wrath or legal/financial entrapment are worse than the danger of a wild animal.

This proverb is used to describe situations where an outcome is inevitable. Just as a thundering cloud usually leads to rain and a snake chasing someone will likely bite, certain actions or warnings have definite consequences that cannot be ignored or escaped.

This proverb highlights absolute certainty and the irreversible nature of specific events. It refers to the 'Uttara Karthe' (a period in the lunar calendar) where rains are traditionally believed to be guaranteed and heavy. Just as a bite from a snake chasing its prey is fatal and inevitable, the effects of certain actions or natural phenomena are final and cannot be undone or avoided.

This expression refers to something that appears intact on the outside but is completely empty or hollow on the inside. It is based on the folk belief that when an elephant swallows a wood-apple whole, the fruit's pulp is digested through the shell, leaving the exterior perfectly whole while the inside becomes empty. It is used to describe deceptive appearances or loss of substance.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing and composure. Just as unseasonal thunder is often a sign of poor weather or lack of rain for crops, being overly anxious or impatient (flustered) before starting a task leads to poor results. It suggests that patience and waiting for the right moment are essential for success.