ఆదర్శాలు శిఖరమెక్కి కూర్చుంటే, అవసరాలు అగాధంలోకి ఈడుస్తాయి.

This expression describes a situation where there is no escape from trouble or discomfort regardless of what one does. It is used to refer to a person or situation that is constantly irritating, nagging, or problematic no matter how you try to adjust or handle it.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb implying that if it rains during the Deepavali festival season, the rains are so widespread and persistent that they affect vast regions and potentially cross geographical boundaries. It signifies a period of heavy, extensive monsoon activity.

This is a bold Telugu proverb used to imply that if a person is capable and fulfills their responsibilities effectively, there is no need to seek help or favors from outsiders. It highlights self-sufficiency and the importance of a primary person performing their duty so that external intervention becomes unnecessary.

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 proverb conveys that essential natural processes or necessary actions do not stop just because they might lead to some difficulties. It is used to suggest that one should not stop working or progressing out of fear of potential risks or side effects that are beyond their control.

This proverb is used to describe someone who takes a suggestion or a sound too literally or acts with over-enthusiasm based on a misunderstanding. In Telugu, 'Me-me' is the sound a goat makes, but it can also be misinterpreted as 'Me' (upstairs/above) in certain dialects or contexts. It mocks someone who behaves foolishly by jumping to conclusions or seeking a higher status without cause.

This is a traditional agricultural and weather-related proverb. It means that if it rains during the Deepavali festival season, the rains will be so widespread and heavy that they reach far-off lands or 'cross the oceans'. It is often used to signify the intensity and far-reaching nature of the Northeast monsoon in the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh.

This proverb suggests that when someone is angry or aggressive, adopting a humble or submissive posture can prevent a conflict. It is used to teach that humility and avoiding provocation can defuse dangerous situations or hostile behavior from others.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of hard work and the danger of laziness. It suggests that no matter how much wealth or resources one has accumulated, if they do not continue to work and instead only consume, their wealth will eventually be depleted.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely stubborn, obstinate, and refuses to listen to reason or change their mind. It combines 'Mondi' (stubborn) with 'Shikhandi' (a character from the Mahabharata known for being unshakeable in their purpose), signifying someone who stands their ground to a fault regardless of the consequences or arguments presented.