ఆహారమందూ వ్యవహారమందూ సిగ్గు పడకూడదు.

This proverb highlights the essential elements for maintaining social and professional ties. Relationships (bandhavyamu) thrive on mutual visits and spending time together, whereas business or trade (vyavaharamu) relies on the fair exchange of goods or services. It suggests that if you stop visiting relatives, the bond weakens, and if you stop trading fairly, the business transaction ends.

This proverb advises that being shy or overly polite in two specific areas—eating and financial/business dealings—can lead to personal loss or dissatisfaction. If you are too shy to ask for food, you stay hungry; if you are too shy to discuss terms or money in business, you face financial losses.

This expression is used when someone encounters strange, illogical, or unfair practices in a specific place or household. It highlights a dilemma where one cannot distinguish whether a bad experience is due to the established rules of the house (tradition) or simply their own bad luck (misfortune).

This proverb advises that being overly hesitant or shy in two specific areas—eating and business dealings—is detrimental. In the context of food, if you are shy, you might remain hungry; in business or practical affairs, shyness can lead to losses or being cheated. It encourages being assertive and clear about one's needs.

This proverb suggests that in certain situations, being overly modest or shy can lead to personal loss. Specifically, when eating (so you get enough to satisfy your hunger) and when conducting business or legal matters (so you ensure your interests are protected), you must be direct and outspoken.

This proverb highlights that once a person experiences supreme spiritual bliss or true inner peace (Ananda), they no longer crave material wealth, property, or worldly possessions. It is often used to describe how a profound spiritual awakening or a superior experience makes one indifferent to smaller, temporary worldly benefits.

This proverb suggests that both hospitality (visiting/hosting) and medicinal treatments have a limit to their effectiveness and welcome. Just as one should not overstay their welcome as a guest, one should not overindulge or rely on medicine for too long. It is used to emphasize that some things are only good in moderation and for a short duration.

This expression is used to highlight the contrast between a life of asceticism or discipline (Yoga) and a life of indulgence or pleasure (Bhoga). It suggests that the comforts and pleasures found in a luxurious lifestyle are not present in a disciplined, spiritual path, or vice versa, emphasizing that one must choose their path based on their priorities.

This is a traditional agricultural superstition in Telugu culture. It suggests that starting significant agricultural work, specifically piling haystacks (mandelu), on a Tuesday brings bad luck or fire accidents. It is used to denote cultural taboos and the practice of choosing auspicious days for important tasks.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is completely shameless and indifferent to public opinion or criticism. It suggests that just as the moon continues its cycle regardless of anything, the person will continue their shameless behavior without any remorse or change, no matter the circumstances or how often they are called out.