విశాఖతో మబ్బులు, మజ్జిగతో భోజనము సరి.

This proverb refers to things that are highly unlikely or completely out of season. Floods in the month of Vishakha (April/May) and cloudy skies during Sankranti (mid-January) are rare occurrences. It is used to describe unpredictable events or to express skepticism about something happening when it is not expected.

This proverb is used to describe a business or activity that yields very little profit, barely covering the basic sustenance or operational costs of the person doing it. It signifies a hand-to-mouth existence where there is no surplus or savings despite the effort put in.

This proverb is used to describe things that are temporary or short-lived. Just as clouds appearing during the Sankranti festival (winter) do not result in rain and disappear quickly, the excitement or temporary joy of poor/underprivileged people was historically seen as fleeting because their circumstances remained unchanged.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely absent-minded or confused. It depicts a scenario where someone, in a state of deep forgetfulness or distraction, tries to serve buttermilk onto the decorative mark (bindi/bottu) on their forehead instead of into a bowl or leaf.

For a petty businessman, the profit from his business would hardly meet his basic needs. This refers to an unprofitable enterprise.

This proverb is used to describe a business or activity that yields very little profit, barely covering one's basic needs or daily expenses. It suggests that despite the hard work involved, the returns are only sufficient for survival and not for saving or growth.

This proverb describes a situation where something inappropriate or mismatched is offered to someone based on their unique circumstances or lack of options. It refers to a person who follows a lifestyle that is a peculiar mix of different traditions, leading to them receiving things that don't quite fit the standard norms of either.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to benefit from both sides or keep something for themselves while pretending to share. It signifies a person's dual nature of being stingy while acting as if they are fulfilling a duty or being generous.

This proverb highlights the traditional social dynamics where a son-in-law is treated with great hospitality and formality, making dining together a celebratory or respectful event. In contrast, a father is expected to be deeply involved in his son's education and discipline. It implies that certain relationships are best suited for specific activities based on the roles and expectations within a family.

This expression is used to describe a state of extreme poverty or scarcity. It refers to a situation where despite the day having three natural meal times (morning, afternoon, and night), a person can only afford or find enough food to eat once.