ఆరుద్రలో అడ్జెడు చల్లితే, పునాసకు పుట్టెడు పండుతుంది

This proverb emphasizes the importance of thorough soil preparation in agriculture. It suggests that if the land is tilled and refined properly (ground to fine dust), even a small amount of manure or fertilizer can result in a massive harvest. It is used to teach that hard work and proper foundation lead to high efficiency and success.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely greedy or never satisfied. It refers to someone who eats a full, hearty meal yet still demands special delicacies like 'atlu' (pancakes) under the pretext of a holiday or tradition. It highlights insatiable hunger or unreasonable demands for more even after being well-provided for.

Sunday is a fast day among some sects. Great greediness.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to timing and the lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It emphasizes that performing a task at the right time (Ashlesha karti) with fewer resources is far more productive than doing it late (Magha karti) with more resources. It highlights the importance of seasonal timing in farming for a better yield.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a deed with the intention of gaining religious merit (punyam), but the act inadvertently causes harm or results in a mess. It is often applied when an attempt to do good backfires or when a seemingly pious person's actions are actually riddled with flaws.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a lot of effort or resources are put into something, but the final outcome or yield is disappointingly small. It highlights wastefulness or inefficiency.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It emphasizes the importance of timing over quantity. In the context of farming, the weather conditions during 'Chitta' are considered much more favorable for crops than 'Hasta'. Therefore, even a small effort at the right time yields better results than a massive effort at the wrong time.

This proverb emphasizes the critical importance of timing and opportunity. It suggests that when the conditions are perfect or the timing is right, success can be achieved even with minimal effort or in less-than-ideal circumstances. It is used to advise someone to wait for the opportune moment before taking action.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb referring to the Chitta Karthe (an astrological period). It suggests that crops sown during this specific time will not yield good results due to unfavorable weather conditions, emphasizing the importance of timing in farming.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the Telugu lunar calendar (Karthe). It emphasizes the importance of timing over quantity. Ashlesha and Makha are specific periods (Kartelu) in the monsoon season. The saying suggests that seeds sown at the right time (Ashlesha), even in small amounts, will yield better results than sowing large quantities at an unfavorable time (Makha) when the rains might be too heavy or inappropriate for germination.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone performs a supposedly good deed or religious act, but the unintended negative consequences, sins, or flaws associated with it far outweigh the benefits. It highlights hypocrisy or the futility of an action that brings more harm than good.