వెర్రి వెయ్యి విధాలు, పైత్యము పదివేల విధాలు.

This expression refers to the inconsistency of human speech. Since the tongue is flexible and has no bone (naram) to keep it rigid, it can easily change its stance or twist the truth. It is used to describe people who are unreliable, go back on their word, or change their versions of a story to suit their convenience.

This is used when one laughs unnecessarily or too much. For every action there is a proper place and proper time. When the action does not take these considerations into account, it will land people in trouble or awkward situation.

This proverb humorously suggests that begging is a more reliable or easier way to survive than farming. It implies that while agriculture is dependent on seasons and labor, a beggar can find success through three means: persistent asking, wandering, or evoking sympathy. It is often used to comment on people who prefer dependency or easy paths over hard labor.

This expression describes the behavior of narrow-minded or jealous people who, like frogs in a well, try to pull down anyone who attempts to climb up or succeed. It is used to characterize small-mindedness and the lack of a broader perspective or community support.

Used to describe a situation where a large group of people mindlessly follow a trend or imitate others without thinking, similar to a 'herd mentality' or 'mass hysteria'.

This proverb is used to criticize people who talk about rules, procedures, or high standards without actually doing any work. It suggests that if someone isn't willing to put in the basic effort (like even touching water for a task), they have no right to preach about how things should be done or worry about formal procedures.

This expression is used to describe the infinite variety of ways people can behave foolishly or irrationally. It suggests that while there are many ways to be silly (vetti), the range of peculiar or eccentric behaviors (paityam) is even greater. It is often used to comment on someone's strange, unpredictable, or nonsensical actions.

Each person has his/her own types of odd behavior and thinks that that behavior quite normal. Honest criticism by well-meaning friends can help people in realizing the truth about themselves and take appropriate corrective measures.

This proverb is used to describe people who are inconsistent or unreliable in their speech. Since the tongue is flexible (boneless), it can easily twist the truth, make false promises, or change versions of a story to suit the situation. It serves as a warning not to trust everything someone says blindly.

This proverb suggests that people find satisfaction or happiness in their own peculiar habits, eccentricities, or obsessions, even if others find them foolish or irrational. It is used to express that what might seem like 'madness' to an observer is actually a source of personal pleasure for the individual.