ఆలస్యం అమృతం విషం

This expression is used to convey the idea of being content with what one receives or what is available, rather than complaining or desiring more. It suggests that whatever is destined for you or comes your way should be accepted with gratitude, treating it as something sacred or precious.

This expression highlights the dual nature of influence a woman can have on a person or a household. It suggests that a woman has the power to bring immense happiness and prosperity (like nectar/amrutam) or cause complete destruction and misery (like poison/halam) depending on her character and actions.

This expression is used to emphasize the importance of acting immediately on a good opportunity or a noble task. It suggests that procrastination or unnecessary waiting can ruin the value of a positive outcome, effectively turning something sweet (nectar) into something harmful (poison).

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'One man's meat is another man's poison.' It means that what is beneficial, enjoyable, or positive for one individual might be harmful, unpleasant, or toxic for someone else. It highlights the subjective nature of value and preference.

This is an agricultural proverb highlighting the importance of the Arudra Karthe (a specific astronomical period in the Telugu calendar). Farmers believe that rainfall during this period is extremely beneficial for crops, acting like a life-giving elixir (Amrutham) that ensures a high yield and healthy soil.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where things fall into place effortlessly due to pure luck. It implies that when fortune is on your side, even unlikely or difficult outcomes become reality without much struggle. It is often used to remark on someone's unexpected success or a stroke of good luck that settles a major life matter.

Opportunity unavailed becomes harmful. One should not delay.

This expression is used to convey extreme skepticism or to dismiss an idea as impossible. It suggests that just as a crow can never transform into a melodious cuckoo, certain unrealistic dreams or expectations will never manifest into reality. It is often used to ground someone who is being overly idealistic or delusional.

This proverb is used to warn that being overly hasty often leads to mistakes or complications that ultimately result in even greater delays. It is similar to the English proverb 'Haste makes waste.'

This proverb emphasizes the importance of moderation in everything. Just as life-giving nectar can become harmful if consumed excessively, any good thing becomes detrimental when done or used beyond its limits. It is used to advise someone against overindulgence or overdoing a particular task.