ఆశకు ముదిమిలేదు, ఆర్థికి సౌఖ్యంలేదు.

This expression emphasizes that inner peace is the fundamental requirement for true happiness. It suggests that regardless of how much self-discipline (Dantudu) or spiritual knowledge (Vedanthi) a person possesses, they cannot experience genuine well-being if their mind is not at peace. It is used to highlight that tranquility is superior to mere learning or austerity.

This proverb describes the act of reminiscing about prosperous or happy times while currently experiencing hardship, poverty, or hunger. It highlights the contrast between past glory and present misery, often implying that such memories only make the current situation feel more difficult.

This proverb highlights the importance of agriculture and proactive effort. It suggests that one who takes the initiative to cultivate and work for their livelihood will eventually reap the rewards and find true contentment and prosperity.

This expression is used to describe the insatiable nature of human greed or ambition. It implies that once one desire is fulfilled, another takes its place, suggesting that contentment is difficult to achieve if one keeps chasing endless wants.

This proverb highlights two perceived universal truths: that a mother-in-law is rarely seen as 'good' or appreciated by a daughter-in-law, just as a tamarind fruit is almost never considered truly 'raw' because of its inherent sourness and immediate utility. It is used to describe situations where a person's nature is fixed or where a certain relationship is traditionally difficult and unlikely to change.

This proverb highlights the restless nature of excessive desire. It means that there is no limit to human ambition or greed, and a person consumed by constant cravings can never find peace of mind or restful sleep. It is used to describe someone who is never satisfied with what they have.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to balance or manage three different things simultaneously, but ends up failing at all of them or finding that they are incompatible. It highlights how over-complicating matters or being indecisive often leads to a zero result or total loss.

This expression is used to describe a situation where people are exceptionally simple, modest, or perhaps lacking in expected qualities, yet live together harmoniously. It is often used to characterize a family or a couple who are very humble, unassuming, and devoid of any pretenses or ego.

This proverb suggests that human desire or greed is limitless and can never be fully satisfied. On the contrary, once a person gives up all expectations (hopelessness), they attain a state of peace because there is no longer any anxiety or worry about the outcome.

This proverb contrasts the boundlessness of human desires with the simplicity of minimalism. It implies that while human greed knows no bounds, one who is content with the bare minimum (symbolized by the 'gochi' or loincloth) can never truly be poor or suffer from the lack of luxuries.