ఉత్తర ఉరిమి కురిసినా, పాము తరిమి కరిచినా తిరగదు.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person's power, influence, or authority comes entirely from the position or office they hold rather than their personal merit or capability. It highlights that once the individual leaves that specific role or location, they no longer possess that same power.

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 situation where there was a huge buildup, grand promise, or loud threat, but the actual result or action was disappointingly small. It is similar to the English idiom 'All bark and no bite' or 'Much ado about nothing.'

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 expression emphasizes that a person's power or influence often comes from the position or office they hold rather than their innate abilities. It is used to remind people that once they lose their status or position, their perceived power will also vanish.

This proverb highlights that when there is love and strong friendship between people, they tend to overlook each other's mistakes or flaws. It is used to describe how affection creates a sense of tolerance and bias where one sees no wrong in the person they love.

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 is an agricultural and traditional proverb. It implies that certain natural events are inevitable. When thunder occurs during the Uttara Karti (a specific solar mansion in the Hindu calendar), heavy rainfall is guaranteed. Similarly, if a cobra is provoked and chases someone, it will surely bite. It is used to describe situations that are certain to happen or consequences that cannot be avoided.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the monsoon. 'Makha' refers to a specific lunar mansion (Nakshatra) occurring around August. It signifies that if there is heavy thunder and rainfall during this period, the harvest will be so bountiful and the soil so fertile that even normally unproductive plants or areas will yield crops.

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.