ఆలు ఆత్మకూరులో, మొగుడు బోయనపల్లిలో, కుండ చట్టి కుణుతూరులో, తలంబ్రాలు తాడిపత్రిలో

This proverb highlights double standards and hypocrisy in judgment. It describes a situation where the same mistake is viewed differently depending on who committed it. If someone in a superior position (like a mother-in-law) makes a mistake, it is dismissed as insignificant, but if a subordinate (like a daughter-in-law) makes the same mistake, it is exaggerated and treated as a major offense.

This proverb describes a situation where a person, unable to reach a compromise or perform a task correctly, suggests a solution that is absurd, impractical, or destructive to both parties. It is used to mock someone who proposes a nonsensical 'middle ground' that benefits no one, or when someone acts out of spite to ensure that if they can't have something, the other person cannot have it either.

This proverb describes a place or situation where corruption and lack of justice are so prevalent that even legitimate, righteous actions are seen as wrong or illegal. It is used to highlight systemic dysfunction where truth is twisted and innocent people are unfairly accused.

This proverb is used to describe a person who pretends to be weak, lazy, or incapable when asked to do work at home or in the village, but becomes extremely active, energetic, and agile when it concerns their own interests or outside activities. It highlights the hypocrisy of selective effort.

This proverb describes a state of total lawlessness or extreme injustice where basic social bonds and moral codes break down. It implies that in a corrupt or chaotic environment, even the most legitimate relationships are not respected, and one cannot trust or claim what is rightfully theirs.

This expression refers to the 'Mangalsutra' or the sacred wedding thread, signifying a lifelong commitment. It is used to describe a bond, a relationship, or a deep-rooted habit that lasts until the very end of one's life, emphasizing permanence and loyalty.

This proverb highlights double standards and hypocrisy in judging actions. It refers to how people often exaggerate the mistakes of others (the daughter-in-law) while minimizing or making excuses for their own or their favorites' mistakes (the mother-in-law).

This proverb is used to describe a person who puts on an air of superiority or great pride despite living in poor or humble conditions. It mocks the hypocrisy of someone who acts wealthy or high-class while their actual situation is quite the opposite.

This expression is used to criticize someone who uses the same approach or logic for two completely different or opposing situations. It highlights that one cannot treat a joyous, auspicious occasion (like a wedding) and a solemn, inauspicious event (like a funeral) with the same set of rules or methods.

This proverb is a play on words using the name of the town 'Atmakuru' (which literally translates to 'Soul-settling' or 'Settling for oneself'). It implies that a bachelor or a widower has no domestic ties or responsibilities, allowing him to live wherever he pleases or focus solely on himself. It is often used to describe the freedom, or sometimes the loneliness and lack of direction, of a man with no family life.