ఆలు పడ్డ ఇల్లు, ఎద్దు పడ్డ సేద్యం ముందుకురావు.

This proverb describes someone who sets ideal or impossible conditions before committing to a task. It highlights the tendency to blame external factors or demand perfect resources to justify one's willingness to work, implying that with such perfect comforts, anyone would be willing to do the job.

This proverb describes people who are so eloquent or skilled with words that they can justify their mistakes or failures as if they were intentional or beneficial. It is often used to refer to someone who uses their cleverness to cover up their blunders or to make a bad situation look good.

This expression suggests that words spoken during the twilight hours (the transition from day to night) often lack weight, certainty, or the ability to be fulfilled. It is also used to imply that things said in the evening might be forgotten or become irrelevant by the next day, highlighting the fleeting nature of certain promises or casual conversations.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing and readiness. Just as a blunt knife is useless for cutting, farming becomes futile if the right season or opportunity is missed. It is used to convey that actions must be taken at the appropriate time to be effective.

This proverb emphasizes the power of teamwork and support. It suggests that even an incompetent or timid person can achieve great tasks, like agriculture, if they have a large family or a strong team to support and guide them. Success often depends more on collective strength than individual ability.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the lunar asterisms (Kartelu). It suggests that heavy rains during the Magha and Pubba periods are detrimental to crops. It implies that regardless of who is farming or how hard they work, the yield will be ruined (turned to dust/mud) if it rains excessively during this specific time of the season.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of treatment and happiness within a household and livelihood. It means that if a wife is unhappy or mistreated in a home, that family will face misfortune. Similarly, if a farmer ill-treats his oxen (making them suffer or 'cry'), his agriculture will not yield success. It is used to advise people to keep their family members happy and care for the animals/tools that provide their sustenance.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is already burdened with existing problems, debts, or commitments before even starting a new task or phase. It implies that one is starting from a disadvantage or is perpetually lagging behind.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of elders in a family. It suggests that without the guidance, wisdom, and discipline provided by older family members, a household becomes chaotic, unorganized, and lacks direction, much like a barn full of unruly animals.

This proverb emphasizes that the success or extent of an undertaking depends on the resources available. Just as the amount of land one can plow depends on the strength and number of oxen, and how far one can travel depends on the food carried, any project is limited by its primary assets or preparations.