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In Telugu culture, a mustache is often seen as a symbol of pride, dignity, and masculinity. This proverb is used to criticize someone who lacks a sense of honor or fails to stand up for themselves despite their outward appearance of strength or maturity. It suggests that external symbols of dignity are useless if one does not possess the inner character or 'Rosham' (self-respect/righteous anger) to back it up.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'There is no smoke without fire.' It is used to suggest that if there are rumors or signs of something happening, there is usually a factual basis or a real reason behind them.

This expression is used to emphasize that certain occasions or events are incomplete without their most essential or traditional element. Just as a traditional wedding feast is considered incomplete without the sweet dish 'Athirasa', a situation lacks its true essence if the core requirement is missing.

Unless there is some basis, there can be no suspicion, or gossip. One should take care to see that there isn’t even a slight lapse that gives rise to avoidable scandal .

This proverb emphasizes that without hard work, effort, or a certain level of pressure/urgency, results cannot be achieved. Just as heat is essential for cooking rice, diligence is necessary for success.

This expression is used to describe a loud, chaotic, and senseless noise or a situation of utter confusion. It is often used to dismiss someone's shouting or an unorganized gathering as annoying and meaningless, much like the braying of a donkey.

This expression suggests that death rarely occurs without some external reason, illness, or blame being assigned. It is used to imply that whenever someone passes away, people tend to seek a cause or someone to hold responsible, even though death is inevitable.

This proverb is used to criticize actions that lead to temporary success followed by a much greater downfall. It advises against pursuing short-term gains or prideful actions that ultimately result in a significant loss or humiliation. It is similar to the idea of taking one step forward and two steps back.

This proverb is used to emphasize that certain essential prerequisites or materials are absolutely necessary to complete a task or a ceremony. Just as a traditional Telugu wedding cannot proceed without 'Pindi' (flour for rangoli/rituals) and 'Prolu' (ceremonial heap of grain), one cannot expect results without providing the fundamental requirements.

This expression is used to describe things or people that share the same origin, characteristics, or nature. It is often used to imply that a person's behavior is consistent with their family background or that a small part represents the whole quality of the source.