అడగనిదే అమ్మయినా పెట్టదు.

This proverb describes how authority or influence works in certain situations. It suggests that a person who is intoxicated will sing whatever they like regardless of skill, and similarly, the world follows and applauds the person who is currently successful or in power. It is used to highlight that rules often bend for those who are currently influential or dominating a situation.

This expression is used to describe a person who, upon receiving a favor or charity, becomes greedy and asks for even more without any gratitude or sense of proportion. It highlights the behavior of taking undue advantage of someone's kindness or asking for double when one is already in a position of receiving help.

Without asking, help wouldn’t be forthcoming, even from well-wishers.

This proverb describes a person who neither does a good deed themselves nor allows others to do it. It is used to criticize dog-in-the-manger behavior where someone obstructs progress or charity despite having no intention of contributing themselves.

Said by a beggar of one from whom he generally received alms.

This proverb is used to suggest that nothing happens without a cause or a secret reason. Just as a yawn is often triggered by something (like tiredness or boredom), any unexpected event or behavior usually has an underlying explanation or a hidden motive.

This proverb is used to emphasize that one must voice their needs or desires to get help, even from those who care most about them. It highlights the importance of communication and taking initiative rather than expecting others to automatically understand one's requirements.

This expression is used to describe an extremely stingy or miserly person. It suggests that even in a situation where they are forced to bow or humble themselves (like bending a leg), they are so tight-fisted that even a deity associated with cleansing and mercy wouldn't be able to get anything out of them, or they wouldn't offer anything even in extreme circumstances.

This proverb is used to emphasize that one must express their needs or ask for help to receive it, as others might not intuitively know what is required. It suggests that even the most caring person (like a mother) requires a prompt or request before taking action.

This is a popular Telugu proverb used to express faith in divine providence or nature. It implies that the creator who gave life to a creature will also provide the necessary means for its sustenance. It is often said to reassure someone who is worried about their future or survival, suggesting that basic needs will inevitably be met.

This proverb describes someone who is extremely stubborn or lazy. It refers to a person who will not perform a necessary task or change their behavior until they are scolded, punished, or forced by authority. It is used in contexts where discipline is the only way to get a result.