ఆరంభ శూరత్వం

This proverb contrasts the stereotypical nature of sibling relationships based on gender. It suggests that brothers often engage in competition or rivalry (often over property or ego), whereas sisters tend to maintain a supportive and lasting bond throughout their lives.

This proverb describes someone who shows great enthusiasm and makes a lot of noise or display at the start of a task but lacks the persistence or ability to see it through to completion. It is used to criticize people who are 'all talk and no action' or those whose energy fizzles out quickly after a grand opening.

This expression is used to question how someone or something already of superior quality, status, or beauty could be considered lacking in any way. It implies that perfection needs no further validation or enhancement.

This expression is used to describe a person who shows a lot of excitement, energy, and enthusiasm at the start of a task but fails to maintain that momentum or complete it. It refers to someone who is a 'starter' but not a 'finisher.'

This expression is used to describe a person who, despite having access to something incredibly beautiful, divine, or valuable, chooses something mundane, cheap, or useless instead. Rambha represents the pinnacle of celestial beauty, while a spinning wheel (raatnamu) represents a common, laborious tool. It highlights poor judgment or a lack of taste.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a valuable resource or a great opportunity is wasted on someone who does not have the capacity, skill, or ability to utilize it. Rambha refers to the celestial beauty from Hindu mythology, symbolizing a prize or opportunity of the highest order.

This proverb contrasts the nature of sibling relationships. It suggests that brothers often end up as rivals or enemies (usually due to property disputes or ego), whereas sisters tend to maintain a deep, lifelong bond and friendship.

This expression describes hypocrisy or a double life. It is used to refer to individuals who act very pious, disciplined, or strictly religious within their homes or private circles, but engage in dishonest, unethical, or criminal activities in the outside world.

This expression refers to people who show great enthusiasm, energy, and courage when starting a new task or project, but quickly lose interest or give up before completion. It is used to describe a lack of perseverance or 'short-lived zeal'.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has to put in an immense, exhausting amount of effort or struggle to complete a task. It is similar to the English idiom 'toil and moil' or 'with great difficulty'.