వెంకన్న తిండి చూచిన అంకాళమ్మకును సైతమరగుండె పడున్.

This expression refers to Hanuman, who burned the city of Lanka but remained humble as a servant of Lord Rama. It is used to describe a person who achieves a massive feat or performs an incredible task but remains modest and attributes the success to their mentor or leader.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone mistakes a weakness or a negative symptom for a sign of growth or strength. It serves as a warning against being deceived by superficial appearances or false indicators of success.

This expression describes a situation where someone performs a dramatic, hypocritical act of devotion or sacrifice only when an audience (specifically someone they want to impress) is watching. It is used to mock fake sincerity or theatrical displays of loyalty that lack true substance.

This proverb is used to describe a person who foolishly tries to imitate someone superior or more capable than themselves, often resulting in self-harm or ridicule. It highlights the folly of blind imitation without having the inherent nature or strength of the person being copied.

This proverb highlights the necessity of humility and compromise during difficult times. It suggests that when one is in a vulnerable or unfavorable position, they may need to flatter or show excessive respect to those they would otherwise consider subordinates or equals in order to survive or succeed.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is so overwhelmed by fear or a preconceived notion that they misinterpret a harmless event as a dangerous one. It highlights how psychological fear can make a person believe a disaster has occurred, even when the actual cause is trivial (like a sharp mango seed poking someone who thought they saw a snake).

This proverb describes a situation where someone's excessive greed or over-ambition leads to their own downfall. It is used to mock people who attempt tasks far beyond their capacity or who harbor unrealistic desires that eventually lead to their ruin.

This expression is used to describe the peak of the winter season in India. During the lunar month of Magha (typically January-February), the cold is so intense that even sturdy, inanimate objects like trees appear to tremble, implying that the weather is freezing for all living beings.

This proverb is used to describe a person who experiences an exaggerated or unnatural reaction to something they voluntarily did or something very minor. It highlights hypocrisy or fake sensitivity, comparing it to someone who eats mustard (which is common and small) but then acts as if it has caused them a great deal of sickness or nausea (yeva).

This proverb describes an inseparable bond or a reciprocal addiction between two parties. It is used to illustrate situations where two people or entities are so accustomed to each other's presence, support, or company that they cannot function or stay apart independently. It can also refer to a cycle of mutual dependency.