ఆగ్రహాన ఆనపెట్టుకున్నట్టు.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one misfortune is followed by another, compounding an already difficult situation. It is similar to the English expression 'When it rains, it pours.'

This proverb emphasizes emotional control and patience. In Telugu culture, 'Graha' refers to planetary influences believed to cause bad luck or hardships. The saying suggests that even when one is facing extreme misfortune or a 'bad phase' (astrologically speaking), they must not lose their temper, as anger only worsens the situation and leads to further ruin.

This phrase is used to describe a person who is extremely sensitive, overly defensive, or someone who considers themselves too superior to be approached or criticized. It literally refers to an Agrahara (a village granted to scholars) that is kept so secluded or pure that no one can touch or enter it. In a modern context, it's used sarcastically to describe someone who acts as if they are above everyone else or cannot be questioned.

This expression highlights the items or people that truly belong to a person and provide real security or status. It is used to emphasize that only what is legally yours or physically in your possession can be relied upon in times of need or social standing.

This expression is used to describe a situation or a person's temperament where they appear harsh, stern, or critical on the outside (like the perceived malefic influence of Saturn), but possess a kind, helpful, and intellectual heart (like the benefic nature of Mercury). It refers to tough love or a strict mentor who ultimately wishes for one's well-being.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one is forced to endure a burden or responsibility they have voluntarily taken up. Once you have committed to helping someone or taking on a task (lifting the child), you must bear the consequences and difficulties (the crying/trouble) that come with it until the end.

This expression is used to describe a period of extremely bad luck or a situation where everything that can go wrong is going wrong. In Vedic astrology, the alignment of the nine planets (Navagrahas) influences one's fate; if they are 'crooked' or 'vakra', it signifies a time of great misfortune and obstacles.

This expression is used to describe something that is extremely exclusive, isolated, or difficult to access. It often refers to people or places that maintain a high degree of distance, secrecy, or strict boundaries, making them unreachable for others.

This proverb warns against trusting a person with a known history of dishonesty or theft. It implies that if you enter into a partnership or trust someone who is habitually untrustworthy, you shouldn't be surprised when they eventually betray you or steal your belongings. It is used to describe situations where someone suffers a loss due to their own poor judgment in choosing associates.

This expression describes a situation where someone makes a rash decision or a solemn promise in a fit of rage, which they eventually regret or find difficult to uphold once they calm down. It is used to caution against making life-altering commitments when one is not in a stable emotional state.