అలిగే బిడ్డతో, చెలిగే గొడ్డుతో ఏగేది కష్టం.

This proverb is used to describe a delicate or troublesome situation where there is no perfect outcome. No matter which way things turn out, there will be difficulties or complaints. It is often used to refer to people who are never satisfied or situations that are inherently problematic regardless of the change in state.

This proverb describes a situation where someone who is already in deep trouble or suffering meets with a new, additional misfortune. It is similar to the English expression 'misfortunes never come singly' or 'adding insult to injury.'

This expression emphasizes that one must have the necessary means, resources, or internal drive to achieve their desires. It suggests that success doesn't happen in a vacuum; you must 'have' or 'possess' the foundation to reap the fruits of your labor.

This proverb highlights the challenges of different stages of life. Being a monk or ascetic (Sanyasam) is difficult in old age due to loneliness and physical ailments, whereas family life (Samsaram) is hardest in the middle years when one is burdened with responsibilities, financial stress, and raising children.

This expression signifies that signs of prosperity, growth, and hope should never be interrupted or cut short. Boiling milk and a glowing lamp are considered symbols of auspiciousness and 'Lakshmi' (wealth/good fortune) in Telugu culture; letting them die out abruptly is seen as a bad omen or a sign of declining luck.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person who is already in trouble or suffering is hit with another misfortune. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'To add insult to injury' or 'When it rains, it pours.'

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is already suffering or in trouble is hit with another misfortune. It is equivalent to the English expression 'adding insult to injury' or 'misfortunes never come singly'.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'Easier said than done'. It is used to point out that while it is easy to give advice or make promises, it is much harder to actually put those words into action or carry out the task.

This proverb is used to describe things or people that are useless or ineffective but require an excessive amount of effort or come with unnecessary complications. It highlights that a task that doesn't yield results often feels more burdensome, just as a counterfeit or worthless coin often has more markings or scratches than a genuine one.

This expression is used to describe a problem, conflict, or situation that persists for a very long time without reaching a conclusion. According to legend, Ravana's funeral pyre never goes out; similarly, this phrase refers to issues that keep burning or simmering indefinitely.