ఆగమనాయ శీలశిష్టాయ గోఘ్నాయ కటికై రగో కాటకాది

This proverb describes a person who is insincere in their mourning or duty. It refers to someone who pretends to grieve but is actually more interested in their own comfort or food, quickly moving on from a serious situation to fulfill their personal desires.

This is a seasonal saying that highlights the arrival of specific agricultural produce during certain festivals. It signifies that by the time of Maha Shivaratri (late winter), cashew fruits are ripe and available, and by Ugadi (Telugu New Year/spring), it is the perfect time for making and consuming fresh mango pickles as the raw mangoes are ready.

This proverb describes a person who buys something very small or cheap but expects a disproportionately large or valuable item for free (kosaru). It is used to mock someone's unreasonable greed or lack of proportion in dealings.

This proverb is used sarcastically to describe a situation where a person is so troubled or miserable at home that they find more peace or safety staying elsewhere. It can also imply a state of homelessness or having nothing left to lose, suggesting that one's house is no longer a viable shelter.

This proverb is used to explain that some things cannot be rushed or forced. Just as a fruit must mature naturally to be sweet, certain results, skills, or changes in behavior require time and internal readiness rather than external pressure or force.

This expression is used to describe a perfect, harmonious, or destined combination of two things that come from completely different origins or environments. Just as forest amla (gooseberry) and sea salt are harvested from opposite places but blend perfectly to create a delicious taste (pickles), it refers to an ideal pairing of people, ideas, or events.

Usirikakaya is the Emblica Officinalis. Used with reference to an advantage gained by an unlooked for coin- cidence.

This expression is used to describe a student who is as capable, skilled, or talented as their mentor. It can be used positively to praise excellence or sarcastically to imply that the student has inherited the same flaws or bad habits as the teacher.

This expression is used to describe an unexpected but perfect union or meeting of two entities from completely different origins that complement each other beautifully. Just as forest-grown gooseberries and sea salt come together to make a great pickle despite their distant sources, it refers to people or things from different backgrounds coming together for a common purpose.

This expression implies that every person, no matter how powerful or defiant, is ultimately subject to divine authority, the laws of karma, or the inevitability of death. Yama represents the god of death and justice, while Shiva represents the supreme power of destruction and transformation. It is used to suggest that everyone has a moral compass or a fear of ultimate consequences.

This expression is used to describe a student or follower who is a perfect match for their teacher, often inheriting both their skills and their traits (positive or negative). It is similar to the English idiom 'Like father, like son' or 'A chip off the old block', specifically applied to a mentor-mentee relationship.