ఆ గడపలు వేస్తే ఆవశ్యం కురుస్తుంది.

This proverb emphasizes the necessity of hard work and the reality of poverty. It means that if one's basic needs are barely met even through constant labor, they certainly cannot be met by remaining inactive. It is used to encourage someone to keep working or to highlight that there is no alternative to effort for survival.

This expression is used to describe an unfortunate situation where something bad or inconvenient happens the moment you step out or take a risk. It is often used to describe bad timing or a stroke of ill luck where a person's absence or departure triggers a problem.

This expression highlights the importance of punctuality and taking timely action. It suggests that even the best opportunities or benefits can lose their value or become harmful if one hesitates or procrastinates for too long.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a minor concern or source of relief is superseded by a larger event, or specifically, that once a major outcome is achieved (the river flowing), the preliminary signs (the rain) are no longer needed. It is often used to imply that after a long-awaited result occurs, the struggles leading up to it come to an end.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the monsoon cycle. It suggests that rainfall during the Swati Karthe (usually in October) is a positive indicator that ensures continued moisture and rainfall for the subsequent three seasonal periods (Vishakha, Anuradha, and Jyeshta), which is vital for the late-season crops.

This expression refers to the natural and inevitable sequence of events. It is often used to describe situations where things are happening as they normally should, or to imply that despite certain activities or noise (like people talking or complaining), life goes on and natural processes continue.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely manipulative, inconsistent, or shifty in their speech. It refers to someone who changes their story or logic constantly to suit their convenience, making it impossible to pin them down to a single fact or commitment.

This proverb describes the traditional rural economy of self-sufficiency. Selling a pig provides a large lump sum of money used to clear long-standing or significant debts, while selling chickens or eggs provides smaller, frequent income to handle daily expenses or immediate small loans.

This expression emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and resourcefulness. It suggests that maintaining a small, manageable kitchen garden or backyard plot provides enough produce to meet a family's primary daily needs, ensuring food security and reducing dependency on outside markets.

This proverb is used to describe a person (usually someone in authority) who gives unnecessary or contradictory advice just to show their dominance, even when the work done is perfectly fine. It highlights the tendency of some people to find faults or demand changes simply to exercise their power.