అరుంధతీ కనపడదు, అధ్వాన్నమూ కనపడదు, అరవై వరహాల అప్పు మాత్రము కనపడుతున్నది.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone experiences a sudden, severe shock or a powerful physical blow that leaves them dazed, stunned, or momentarily unconscious. It implies that the impact was so intense that it made them see stars or transported them to another realm (Devendra Lokam/Heaven) due to the intensity of the pain or surprise.

This proverb describes a situation where a person is so overwhelmed by financial burdens or practical troubles that they cannot focus on spiritual or auspicious things. In Telugu weddings, looking at the Arundhati star is a sacred tradition; this saying mocks a person who, instead of focusing on the ritual, is distracted by the debt incurred for the wedding.

This expression suggests that over-analyzing or scrutinizing someone (especially an authority figure) for too long will eventually lead to finding flaws or making them look ridiculous. It is used to caution against over-observation or to describe how familiarity can breed contempt/disrespect.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person's inner feelings, health, or distress are clearly visible through their external appearance or facial expression. It implies that one doesn't need to look deep to find the problem because the signs are obvious.

The face also shows the swelling. Said of a man whose stupidity is shown in his face. In the forehead and the eye, the lecture of the mind doth lie. The countenance is the index of the mind. (Latin.)*

This proverb is used to describe a person who is overly preoccupied with their own troubles or financial burdens. While others are looking at something auspicious or subtle (like the Arundhati star during a wedding), this person can only focus on their overwhelming problems. It mocks the tendency of some people to bring up their personal grievances or debts in completely unrelated or positive situations.

This proverb describes 'fair-weather friends' or relatives who stay close only when you are wealthy or successful, but disappear or become unavailable when you fall on hard times or actually need their help.

This proverb is used to describe a person whose judgment or perception is clouded when they are facing an impending downfall or crisis. In Indian tradition, the inability to see the Arundhati star was historically believed to be a bad omen regarding one's lifespan. Metaphorically, it refers to someone who is unable to see reason, truth, or obvious signs of danger because their time or luck has run out.

This proverb highlights a common social bias where the mistakes or harsh behavior of an elder or authority figure (the mother-in-law) are easily noticed and criticized, while the subtle provocations or mistakes of the subordinate (the daughter-in-law) are often overlooked or ignored. It is used to describe situations involving one-sided blame or biased perception in domestic or social conflicts.

This proverb suggests that the future success or quality of a venture can be predicted by its very first signs or beginnings. In a traditional wedding context, it refers to a ritual where the bride steps on a grindstone, symbolizing her entry into the household; the saying implies that one's character or the outcome of a situation is evident from the start.

This proverb is used to describe how someone who has experienced greatness, excellence, or high standards will never be satisfied with something mediocre or inferior. It highlights that once a person enjoys the best, they cannot settle for the mundane.