ఆచారి గుట్టం బహు దొడ్డ గుట్టం, నామాల సంచి మోయలేక చచ్చె.

This proverb is used to illustrate that you get what you pay for. If you invest very little or buy something cheap/low-quality, you cannot expect it to perform heavy or difficult tasks. It highlights the relationship between quality, cost, and capability.

This humorous proverb or poem satirizes people who maintain a high sense of pride or status despite being in a state of extreme poverty or neglect. It specifically mocks the situation where someone is forced to serve a demanding master or maintain an appearance beyond their means until they eventually succumb to the hardship. It is used to describe situations where excessive ego or the burden of serving others leads to one's downfall.

This proverb is used to describe someone who shows off a high status or wealth through grand words and arrogance, while in reality, they are struggling with basic necessities or are in a pathetic state. It highlights the irony of maintaining a false, boastful image despite extreme poverty or failure.

This proverb warns against the dangers of gluttony and overindulgence. It implies that lack of control over one's appetite not only ruins physical health but also leads to the downfall of one's character, discipline, and wealth. It is used to advise moderation in consumption and lifestyle.

This proverb describes a hypocritical or double-faced person who acts like a friend or well-wisher to one's face (the head) but secretly harbors malice or causes harm behind their back (the tail). It is used to warn someone about people whose intentions are not consistent.

This proverb highlights the stages of exhaustion or effort. It implies that being halfway through a struggle or being partially exhausted might still yield something artistic or useful (like music), but pushing oneself or a situation to the point of complete destruction leads only to ruin or loss.

This proverb is used to describe a person who pretends to be happy about a significant gain or success but complains or fails at the small responsibilities that come with it. It mocks those who are lazy or make excuses to avoid work even during celebratory occasions.

This proverb is used to describe a person who puts on a grand show of wealth or status to impress others while suffering in extreme poverty or lacking basic necessities behind the scenes. It mocks the irony of prioritizing false prestige over survival.

This is a traditional rhyming proverb or a playful expression often used to describe someone who is overly decorated or dressed up without real substance, or to mock someone who puts on a grand show with little results. It refers to the fancy saddle and decorations on a horse that might not be of great quality itself. It is also used in children's games or folk songs to maintain a rhythmic cadence.

This proverb is used to describe tasks or hobbies that are extremely exhausting, time-consuming, or require immense struggle to master. It suggests that learning ancient scriptures (Puranas) takes half of one's life/energy, but mastering music (Sangeetam) demands one's entire life and soul.