అబద్ధాల పంచాంగానికి అరవై గడియలు త్యాజ్యం

This expression refers to baseless predictions, guesswork, or 'building castles in the air.' It is used to describe someone who makes claims or plans without any solid foundation or evidence, similar to predicting the future by simply staring at the sky without actual astronomical data.

A fanciful tale.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely lazy and dependent. They are ready to eat alone (selfish/greedy) but need someone else's help even to move or get up from the bed. It is used to mock people who are active when it comes to consuming resources but become 'weak' or 'disabled' when it is time to work.

This proverb is used to mock people who take things too literally or misunderstand context by focusing only on the phonetics of a word. 'Kadiyala' is a common Telugu surname, but the listener confuses it with the jewelry 'Kadiyalu' (bracelets), showing a lack of common sense or social awareness.

This proverb is used to describe a habitual or compulsive liar. Just as Ankayya has a collection of sixty-four different ways to swear falsely, a dishonest person always has a new lie or a fake promise ready to cover up their previous ones. It highlights that for some people, swearing or taking an oath has no sanctity.

This expression is used to condemn a person who habitually tells lies. In traditional contexts, applying lime (chunam) to the mouth would cause a painful burning sensation. It is a metaphorical way of saying that a liar deserves a harsh punishment or should have their mouth shut for good due to their constant deceit.

This proverb describes a situation where the expenditure far exceeds the income. It is used to mock someone who spends extravagantly or has too many dependents/requirements compared to the meager amount they actually earn.

This proverb signifies that power, success, and territory belong only to those who are courageous and strong. It is used to encourage boldness and assertiveness, implying that fortune favors the brave and that one must fight for or earn their position through valor.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is a habitual liar or a situation that is fundamentally dishonest. Just as a 'Panchangam' (almanac) marks certain 'Gadiyalu' (time periods) as 'Tyajyam' (inauspicious), this saying suggests that when something is built on a foundation of lies, every single moment of it is tainted and unreliable. It implies that nothing good or truthful can be expected from a source that is inherently deceptive.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is habitually dishonest or a situation that is fundamentally flawed. Just as an 'almanac of lies' would mark every single hour as bad luck (tyajyam), every word or action from a chronic liar is considered unreliable and should be rejected or avoided entirely.

This expression is used to signify that power, success, or the fruits of a kingdom belong to those who are courageous and bold enough to win or defend them. It emphasizes that fortune favors the brave and that one must possess strength and valor to attain high positions.