ఆనవాలు లేనిది అద్దం చూచుకుంటే బహుముఖమయింది

This proverb emphasizes that certain things are incomplete or ineffective without their essential components. Just as a royal assembly lacks dignity without the sound of the veeranam (drum), a traditional sweet like Boore will not be tasty or soft if the batter/filling isn't soaked or fermented properly. It is used to highlight the importance of fundamental requirements for any task or entity to be successful.

This proverb highlights the essential elements that bring life and joy to a place. Just as birds are vital for the vibrancy and identity of a grove (orchard), children are considered the soul and joy of a household. It is used to emphasize the importance of children in making a home feel complete and lively.

This proverb warns against the dangers of gluttony and overindulgence. It implies that lack of control over one's appetite not only ruins physical health but also leads to the downfall of one's character, discipline, and wealth. It is used to advise moderation in consumption and lifestyle.

This is a humorous or sarcastic expression used to humble someone or point out vanity. It suggests that even the most serious or dignified person can look foolish, grimace, or act weirdly when observing their own reflection. It is often used to tease someone who is spending too much time admiring themselves or making faces in a mirror.

This proverb is used to mock people who pretend to be innocent or childlike long after they have grown up, or to describe parents who refuse to acknowledge their adult children's maturity, treating their obvious or foolish behavior as something special or cute.

This proverb highlights the importance of both genders in maintaining a balanced household. It implies that a home without a woman's presence feels wild and disorganized like a forest, while a home without a man feels lonely or austere like a monastery. It emphasizes domestic completeness through partnership.

This proverb highlights that certain essential elements or preparations are indispensable for an event to take place. Just as ritual flour drawings (prolu) are fundamental to a traditional wedding ceremony, certain core requirements must be met before claiming a task is complete or starting an endeavor.

Indispensable accompaniments.

This proverb highlights the essential nature of a mother's care and rain for survival and growth. Just as a crop cannot flourish or survive without rain, a child suffers and cannot thrive without the nurturing presence and affection of a mother. It is used to describe situations of extreme deprivation or the lack of a fundamental life-sustaining element.

This expression is used to describe something that lacks structure, logic, or a clear purpose. It refers to a situation, story, or task that is disorganized, incoherent, and makes no sense from the start to the end.

This traditional proverb reflects historical family dynamics in joint households. It suggests that a daughter-in-law's life is easier and freer from social restrictions or additional household responsibilities when there are fewer male siblings-in-law to cater to or be wary of, implying that a smaller family circle leads to more peace for the bride.