అత్తపని రిత్తపని - దినమొక కండె, నాపని రాచపని - నెలకొక కండె.

This is an advisory saying often used to warn someone against repeating past mistakes or returning to a life of dishonesty. It emphasizes maintaining one's reputation and integrity within a community. In a broader sense, it means 'don't revert to your bad old ways and don't betray the trust of those around you'.

This expression highlights the difference in attitude towards challenges. It suggests that a person with a noble or 'kingly' mindset takes on difficult, high-stakes tasks that others deem impossible, whereas a servant-like mindset only seeks out easy, routine tasks that require no great effort or risk. It is used to inspire someone to take on challenges or to criticize someone who only wants easy work.

This is a traditional saying describing a small, ideal family structure. It suggests that a son is needed to inherit and look after the family assets (property), while a daughter is desired to fulfill the emotional longing and affection within the family.

This expression emphasizes that many mistakes are made in haste or anger. By exercising patience and self-control, one can avoid making impulsive decisions that lead to future remorse or regret. It is used to advise someone to stay calm and think before acting.

This expression describes a person who is a 'yes-man' or someone who blindly agrees with whatever an influential person says, regardless of the truth or logic. It highlights submissiveness or a lack of independent judgment, often used to mock someone who changes their stance just to please a superior.

This expression is used when someone tries to perform a task that is not within their expertise or role, often resulting in failure or chaos. It highlights the importance of sticking to one's own responsibilities and strengths.

This expression is used to convey that parents never feel their children are a burden, no matter how many there are or how difficult the circumstances. Just as a tree naturally supports its own fruit, a family or an individual willingly bears their own responsibilities without complaint.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.' It suggests that someone who possesses incomplete or superficial knowledge but thinks they are an expert is more likely to cause harm or make mistakes than someone who admits to knowing nothing at all.

This expression is used to describe showing partiality or unfair discrimination. It refers to a situation where two people or things are treated differently despite being equal, with one receiving harsh treatment (lime/caustic) and the other receiving soft, preferential treatment (butter).

This proverb emphasizes that for certain crucial responsibilities or family matters, the head of the household or a family member must attend personally. It implies that important tasks cannot be delegated to outsiders or servants, as only family members can provide the necessary commitment or fulfill the required rituals correctly.