అపశబ్ద భయం నాస్తి అప్పలాచార్య సన్నిధి, అనాచార భయం నాస్తి తిష్ఠన్మూత్రస్య సన్నిధౌ

This proverb emphasizes the power of effort and spiritual practice. 'Krishitho nasti durbhiksham' means that through diligent work and labor, poverty or famine can be eliminated. 'Japatho nasti pathakam' suggests that constant prayer or meditation can help one overcome or cleanse their sins. It is used to encourage industriousness and spiritual discipline.

This humorous or sarcastic expression is used to describe someone who is completely penniless or has no wealth at all. It implies that the person's only permanent possession is their physical body, and the only things they own that move are the clothes on their back.

This proverb highlights the difference between those who have much to lose and those who have nothing at stake. A businessman or broker (Dalari) is always worried about financial loss (Danduga), whereas an inanimate object like a mosque (Masid) or someone with no reputation/possessions is indifferent to minor insults or filth (Chonga). It is used to describe how people's anxieties depend on their status or what they stand to lose.

This is a traditional Sanskrit saying often used in Telugu culture. It suggests that a son is essential for performing last rites and ensuring the spiritual liberation of the parents after death. In modern contexts, it is sometimes cited when discussing family lineage or the desire for male heirs.

This proverb emphasizes the virtue of charity and the importance of helping those in need. It suggests that when a beggar or a person in distress seeks help, one should never flatly refuse or turn them away empty-handed if they have the means to give.

* Ledigeld is hongers moeder, en van diefte volle broeder. † Gud giver hver Fugl Sin Fode, men kaster den ei Reden til ham.

This is a humorous and satirical expression used to describe situations where rules or standards are completely disregarded in the presence of an incompetent or lazy authority figure. It mocks people who ignore basic etiquette or grammatical rules, suggesting that when a teacher like 'Appalacharya' (a placeholder for a mediocre person) is present, one doesn't even worry about making mistakes, just as one cannot maintain cleanliness (Anachara) in a dirty environment. It is often used to comment on a lack of discipline or the breakdown of standards in a specific group.

This expression refers to a strategy of using both persuasion (friendly approach) and intimidation (threats) to get something done. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'by hook or by crook' or 'the carrot and the stick' approach.

This proverb suggests that being overly soft or lenient can lead to losses or being taken advantage of, whereas maintaining a sense of fear, discipline, or strictness leads to prosperity and success. It is often used in the context of administration, parenting, or leadership.

This expression is used to describe how a person driven by intense carnal desire or obsession loses their sense of social decorum, moral boundaries, and the fear of consequences. It suggests that such individuals become blind to everything except the fulfillment of their desire.

This expression describes a state of mutual fear or a standoff between two parties. It is used in situations where both sides are equally intimidated by each other, preventing either from taking action. It highlights that the perceived threat is often reciprocal.