ఆలి శుచి ఇల్లు చెబుతుంది.

This proverb refers to a situation where a secret or confidential matter shared in private is later brought up or questioned in a public or formal setting. It highlights the breach of trust or the irony of making a private conversation a matter of public inquiry.

This proverb implies that the cleanliness and appearance of the entrance of a house reflect the character, discipline, and prosperity of the residents inside. It is often used to suggest that first impressions or external signs can indicate the internal quality or state of a situation.

This proverb implies that the character, discipline, and efficiency of a person can be judged by the state of their immediate environment or the work they manage. Just as a clean house reflects a diligent homemaker, a person's surroundings are a mirror of their internal standards.

This is a traditional folk saying that links a heavy mango harvest season (summer) with the prevalence of diseases like smallpox or heat-related ailments. It reflects the observation that the intense heat required for mangoes to ripen also creates an environment where contagious diseases spread more easily.

This proverb describes a situation where someone prematurely abandons their hard work or current resources in anticipation of a future benefit that hasn't arrived yet. It warns against being over-optimistic or lazy based on mere signs, like a farmer who stops manually watering his crops just because he sees clouds, even though it hasn't rained yet.

This proverb suggests that the cleanliness, organization, and upkeep of a home are a direct reflection of the character, competence, and management skills of the person in charge of it. It is used to emphasize that true beauty or worth is seen in how one maintains their responsibilities and environment.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a group of people's reaction or facial expressions reveal their shared disappointment or dissatisfaction without them having to say a word. It specifically refers to how people react when they are offered something poor or mediocre (like plain porridge) instead of a feast.

This proverb suggests that the prosperity, cleanliness, and overall atmosphere of a home reflect the character, management, and hard work of the woman of the house. It is used to emphasize the importance of a woman's role in maintaining the dignity and harmony of a household.

This proverb highlights the traditional belief that children bring life, joy, and a sense of family to a home. Without them, a house feels empty, impersonal, or noisy without purpose, much like a public resting place (chavadi) or a shed for animals.

This proverb describes an extreme or foolish overreaction to a minor nuisance. It is used when someone gives up something very valuable or essential just to escape a small, manageable problem.