ఆనందమహారాజును ఎరిగినవాడికి అగ్రహారం ఉండబోదు.

This proverb is used to comment on someone who has physical beauty or a grand appearance but lacks knowledge, basic skills, or a good beginning in education/character. 'Shreekaram' signifies the start of learning or auspiciousness, while 'Aakaram' refers to outward appearance.

This proverb describes a situation where a person boasts or makes grand claims about themselves in a place where no one knows their true background or past. It is used to mock someone who takes advantage of others' ignorance to inflate their own status.

This expression is used to describe a person or a place that is excessively sensitive, overly formal, or extremely difficult to approach. It often refers to someone who maintains an air of superiority or someone who is so fragile or rigid that others avoid interacting with them to prevent causing offense or breaking strict rules.

This proverb emphasizes emotional control and patience. In Telugu culture, 'Graha' refers to planetary influences believed to cause bad luck or hardships. The saying suggests that even when one is facing extreme misfortune or a 'bad phase' (astrologically speaking), they must not lose their temper, as anger only worsens the situation and leads to further ruin.

This expression emphasizes the paramount importance of trust and loyalty. It suggests that regardless of one's power, wealth, or status, a person is ultimately vulnerable and must rely on those they trust for their basic needs and safety. It is often used to highlight that loyalty is a more valuable asset than authority.

This phrase is used to describe a person who is extremely sensitive, overly defensive, or someone who considers themselves too superior to be approached or criticized. It literally refers to an Agrahara (a village granted to scholars) that is kept so secluded or pure that no one can touch or enter it. In a modern context, it's used sarcastically to describe someone who acts as if they are above everyone else or cannot be questioned.

This proverb emphasizes that health is the greatest wealth. It means that a person who can eat well (is healthy and has sufficient resources) is the one who can endure or live long, and such a healthy person is as happy and powerful as a king. It is often used to highlight the importance of nutrition and physical well-being over material riches.

This expression is used to describe something that is extremely exclusive, isolated, or difficult to access. It often refers to people or places that maintain a high degree of distance, secrecy, or strict boundaries, making them unreachable for others.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing and preparedness in agriculture and life. It suggests that success comes from doing the right thing at the right moment (adunu) and ensuring the conditions (padunu - soil moisture) are perfect before proceeding.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an amateur or someone with superficial knowledge tries to show off their skills in front of true experts or highly learned individuals. It highlights the irrelevance or inferiority of one's limited talent when compared to the profound expertise surrounding them.