యాచనాంతం గౌరవం

This expression is used to describe a situation where a prosperous, large, or stable family/business falls into complete ruin or gets scattered due to internal conflicts or misfortune. It highlights the drastic downfall from extreme wealth to total destruction.

This expression emphasizes the importance of physical health and self-reliance. It implies that as long as a person is physically capable and mobile, they can work, earn, and sustain themselves without depending on others.

This is a sarcastic expression used to criticize people who boast excessively about their lineage or high birth without having any personal merit or achievements. It implies that true value comes from one's own character and actions rather than ancestral status.

This expression refers to something that is impossible to obtain or non-existent. It highlights that if a husband doesn't respect his wife and a mother doesn't pamper her child, one cannot expect to find those feelings from anyone else in the world. It is used to describe a situation where the most basic or essential support is missing.

This expression is used to describe a situation that gradually deteriorates or degrades over time instead of improving. It is often applied to projects, reputations, or quality that starts with some promise (even if flawed) but ends up becoming something much worse or inferior.

This expression means that as long as a person is physically healthy and capable of working, they can sustain themselves and live independently. It is often used to emphasize the importance of health and self-reliance in old age, suggesting that life is manageable as long as one is not bedridden or dependent on others for basic movement.

This proverb is used to describe a dilemma or a 'catch-22' situation where any decision made will result in displeasing one party or causing a problem. It reflects a state of being stuck between two difficult choices where you cannot satisfy everyone.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks self-respect, ambition, or concern for their legacy. It characterizes someone who lives purely in the moment without any sense of responsibility toward their heritage or their future, often used to mock someone's indifferent or stubborn attitude.

This expression is used to highlight how specific individuals bring honor and prestige to their surroundings or associations. Just as a noble person can make an entire village proud, a virtuous individual brings grace to their family or deity. It is used when praising someone whose presence or actions elevate the status of their community or lineage.

This proverb describes a situation where a child or a subordinate is always accompanying or preceding someone, much like Nandi (Basavanna) is always found before Shiva (Veeranna) and Ganesha is associated with Gauri. It is used to describe inseparable duos or when a junior member always tags along with a senior.