అరటిపండ్లు తినే బికారీ! తొక్కలక్కడ పడేసి వెళ్ళకు.

This is a sarcastic rhetorical question used when someone expects resources or wealth to be provided by people who are already struggling or have nothing left to give. It highlights the impossibility of expecting a legacy or support from a source that is itself perishing or in extreme poverty.

This expression is used to describe something that is completely obvious or redundant. Just as it is common knowledge that chickens have wings and palm trees (or ropes/cables in some dialects) lack anatomical parts like udders, it refers to stating the obvious or describing a situation where everything is exactly as expected, often used in a sarcastic tone regarding redundant observations.

This proverb emphasizes that the process of learning and studying can be difficult, laborious, and demanding (the bitter roots), but the eventual rewards, knowledge, and success it brings are highly rewarding and pleasant (the sweet fruit). It is used to motivate students to persevere through the hardships of education.

This expression is used to describe things that are completely natural, obvious, or inherent to a situation. It points out that certain characteristics are just the way things are, often used to dismiss a silly question or to highlight a self-evident truth.

Domestic fowls make no use of their wings, and the flower-stalk ( spadix ) of the palmyra bears no fruit. Useless possessions.

This expression is used to suggest that one should not discard something valuable or ignore the good qualities of a person or a situation just because of a minor flaw or a single unpleasant aspect. In essence, it highlights the importance of focusing on the benefits rather than getting fixated on irrelevant negatives.

This is a traditional Telugu saying related to seasonal cycles. Toli Ekadashi marks the beginning of festivals and the rainy season (Dakshinayana), which coincides with the ripening of the first palmyra fruits (Taati Pandu). It is used to describe things that arrive or happen exactly at the right time according to nature's calendar.

This expression refers to the inherent nature and destiny of individuals based on their character and surroundings. It signifies that people will gravitate towards things that match their worth, status, or habits. Just as birds follow their natural diet, humans pursue what they are accustomed to or what they truly deserve.

This proverb is used to point out that one does not need extraordinary efforts, complex tools, or great strength to perform a very simple task. It is a rhetorical question used when someone overcomplicates an easy job or makes a mountain out of a molehill.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a disaster or a major failure occurs right at the beginning of an endeavor. It highlights the irony of a pleasant or hopeful start resulting in an immediate, painful setback.

This rhetorical question is used to emphasize that nothing is more precious than one's own life. It is often said when someone takes extreme measures or compromises to save themselves in a life-threatening situation, highlighting that self-preservation is the ultimate human instinct.