ఆరునెలలకు చస్తాడనగా అసలు గుణం మారుతుంది

This proverb describes a situation where a person's judgment or character deteriorates when they are facing an impending downfall or crisis. It is used to suggest that when someone's end (professional, social, or physical) is near, they often start behaving foolishly or maliciously, almost as if their bad decisions are accelerating their own ruin.

This is a traditional folk saying in Telugu culture regarding health and diet. It suggests that consuming raw plantain (specifically when improperly prepared or eaten by those with weak digestion) can lead to lingering health issues or chronic indigestion that lasts for a long time. It is used as a cautionary advice to be mindful of one's diet and the long-term effects of eating certain foods.

This proverb refers to the heavy and oily nature of the traditional sweet 'Arise'. It suggests that eating such rich food can trigger or reveal dormant health issues or digestive problems that haven't surfaced for a long time. It is used to caution someone about overindulgence or to describe how a specific action can have delayed but significant consequences.

This proverb highlights that excessive suspicion or paranoia is more destructive than death itself. While a person destined to die will pass away in due time, a person consumed by doubt or fear suffers and 'dies' mentally every moment, losing their peace of mind immediately.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely procrastinating or slow to act. It implies that even when someone claims a task is almost done or right there, it will actually take a very long time (six months) to complete.

One "Take it" is better than two "You shall have it." (French.)

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 expression is used to advise against showing misplaced sympathy or fake pity for someone who has committed a wrong or is facing the consequences of their own actions. It suggests that by pitying a wrongdoer, one might share a portion of their negative karma or burden.

This proverb is used to warn someone against momentary indulgence or short-term gratification that leads to long-term suffering, debt, or negative consequences. It emphasizes the importance of foresight and self-control.

This expression is used to describe a sudden, unexpected change in a person's behavior or character, especially when someone who has been consistently bad or difficult starts acting virtuous. It implies that such a drastic shift in personality is so rare that it only happens as a sign of nearing the end of life.

This expression is used to describe how people eventually adapt to new environments or habits over time. It suggests that with constant association and the passage of time, outsiders become like family, or unfamiliar things become second nature.