అన్యాయం చేసినవాడు చేయించుకున్న వానికంటే అధముడు.

This proverb implies that someone who handles a valuable resource or manages a profitable task will inevitably gain some personal benefit or take a small share for themselves. It is often used to describe situations where people in positions of power or those handling finances take a 'cut' or benefit from the process.

This traditional agricultural proverb highlights the risks and rewards associated with different types of farming. It suggests that dry-land cultivation (Chenu) is generally reliable and rarely leads to total ruin, whereas wet-land cultivation (Madi), despite its high yield potential, involves high costs and risks that often make it difficult for a farmer to truly prosper or remain stable.

This expression warns against the dangers of insincere praise. It suggests that flattery is harmful because it makes the giver a hypocrite or a liar, and it makes the receiver arrogant or delusional, ultimately leading to the downfall of both parties.

This proverb highlights the irony of social status and justice. It suggests that if a person commits a large-scale crime but manages to escape or hide it, they are often respected as a great person or leader. However, the one who gets caught, even for a minor offense, is branded a criminal. It is used to comment on the hypocrisy of society and the flaw in identifying criminals solely based on their capture.

This proverb highlights the guilt and shame associated with wrongdoing or being in debt. Just as a person who has committed a crime or mistake avoids eye contact out of guilt, a person who owes money feels a similar sense of inferiority or hesitation to face their creditor. It is used to describe the loss of confidence and social standing that comes with debt or moral failure.

This proverb emphasizes the dignity and reliability of agriculture. It suggests that hard work in farming consistently provides a livelihood and never leads to a person's downfall. It is used to encourage people to trust in honest labor and the fertility of the land.

This proverb highlights that true mastery is defined by the most difficult tasks in a field. In Telugu literature, 'Kandam' is considered a very difficult meter to compose; similarly, hunting a wild boar requires immense courage. It signifies that excellence is proven through successfully handling the toughest challenges of one's profession.

This proverb highlights the social dynamic that an overextended stay at one's parents' house after marriage leads to a loss of respect. It suggests that guests or married daughters are welcomed for short visits, but staying too long results in being treated with disregard or as a burden, similar to a domestic help.

This proverb reflects traditional social views on legitimacy and formal bonds. It suggests that informal relationships or foster care do not equate to the legal and social status of a marriage or biological lineage. It is often used to emphasize that titles or roles earned through convenience or temporary arrangements lack the permanence and sanctity of formal, recognized institutions.

This proverb highlights two harsh realities of life: people only appreciate those who are generous or provide help, and once a person dies, their debts and obligations often perish with them, making it impossible to recover what was owed. It is used to describe the nature of gratitude and the finality of death regarding liabilities.