ఆడదాని పుట్టుకకంటే అడవిలో మ్రానిగా పుట్టడం మేలు

This proverb emphasizes the importance of staying active or doing some form of work, however small or repetitive, rather than being completely unproductive. It suggests that even minor effort is superior to total laziness or inactivity.

This is a popular Telugu proverb used to remark that suspicion or jealousy is an inherent trait often attributed to women. It is typically used in a lighthearted or critical manner when a woman expresses doubt or mistrust towards her partner or a situation.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is exceptionally quiet, shy, or gentle. Just as a deer in the forest remains silent and avoids confrontation, it refers to a person who minds their own business and does not create trouble or noise.

This proverb highlights the traditional struggles of the youngest male sibling in a large joint family. Historically, the youngest brother often had to serve the elder brothers, follow their commands, and received less authority or inheritance, leading to the dramatic comparison that even being an inanimate tree in a wild forest is more peaceful than such a life of subservience.

This proverb is used to describe a person who pretends to be weak, lazy, or incapable when asked to do work at home or in the village, but becomes extremely active, energetic, and agile when it concerns their own interests or outside activities. It highlights the hypocrisy of selective effort.

This proverb emphasizes that the essence or the basic state of being (in this context, being a married woman with a living husband) is more valuable than external decorations or fancy clothing. It is used to suggest that substance and core identity are more important than superficial appearances.

This is an old, traditional saying reflecting the societal burden and financial anxiety parents used to feel regarding the responsibilities of raising a daughter, particularly concerning dowry and marriage expenses. In modern contexts, it is often cited to discuss or critique historical patriarchal attitudes.

This traditional expression reflects the historical hardships and social constraints faced by women in society. It is used to lament the difficulties, lack of freedom, or suffering associated with a woman's life, suggesting that an inanimate object in nature has a more peaceful existence.

This proverb highlights the immense responsibilities, burdens, and expectations placed upon the eldest son in a traditional Indian family. It implies that the hardships of managing family affairs, providing for siblings, and fulfilling parental expectations are so taxing that a life of a useless bush in the wild seems peaceful by comparison.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb used to humorously or critically remark that women are inherently more suspicious or prone to doubting others. It is often cited when a woman expresses distrust or skepticism without immediate proof.