వెయ్యిళ్ల పూజారి వెతికినా దొరకడు

This expression means that when a good opportunity or a profitable deal comes to you effortlessly, you should grab it immediately. If you neglect or reject it, you might not find such a great opportunity again, even if you travel far and wide or put in immense effort (symbolized by going to the holy city of Kashi).

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely busy or overcommitted. Just as a priest responsible for rituals in a thousand different homes is always on the move and never in one place, it refers to a person who is difficult to track down because they have too many tasks or locations to attend to.

This expression is used to describe someone or something of immense value, status, or reputation that remains significant regardless of their current state or circumstances. Just as an elephant provides labor while alive and valuable ivory/hides after death, a great person's legacy or a high-quality asset continues to command respect and value even after its prime.

This proverb highlights the absolute necessity of satisfying one's hunger. It means that while one might skip religious rituals or other commitments, one cannot ignore the basic physiological need for food. It is often used to emphasize that survival and livelihood come before everything else.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of seizing an opportunity when it is right in front of you. If you neglect or reject a fortune or a good deal that comes to you easily, you may not find it again even if you travel long distances or make extreme efforts (symbolized by a pilgrimage to Kashi) to search for it.

This proverb suggests that no matter how experienced or clever someone is at committing misdeeds or hiding their mistakes, they will eventually be caught or exposed. It is used to caution that wrongdoings cannot be concealed forever and that justice or consequences are inevitable.

This proverb suggests that no matter how experienced or clever a person is at committing wrongful acts, they will eventually be caught or their secrets will be exposed. It is used to imply that one's past misdeeds or habitual dishonesty will inevitably catch up with them.

This proverb describes a situation where a higher authority is willing to help or approve a request, but the subordinates or intermediaries create obstacles. It is commonly used to express frustration with bureaucracy, middle-men, or lower-level officials who block progress despite orders from the top.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who was expected to solve a problem or provide protection ends up being the cause of further trouble or escapes with the person responsible. It highlights an ironic and unexpected outcome where the cure or the solution disappears along with the source of the trouble.

In our dealings with subordinate officers in a setup, we come across hurdles in getting our rightful things done. Even if the higher-up agrees to our request, the junior officer will prove to be a stumbling block and deny justice to us.