అతిలోభిరాజుకు అడుగనివాడే పండితుడు

This proverb explains that a miser, in an attempt to save small amounts of money, often ends up facing much larger losses or multiple disadvantages. It is used to highlight how extreme stinginess can backfire, leading to poor quality of life, loss of reputation, and eventual financial or material waste.

This proverb highlights that a person who is persistent or obstinately determined (often to an unreasonable degree) can be more difficult to overcome than someone with actual political power. It is used to describe situations where logic or authority fails against someone who refuses to yield.

This proverb highlights that sheer persistence or obstinacy can sometimes overcome even the highest authority or power. It is used to describe situations where a person's refusal to back down eventually forces others (even those in power) to give in.

This is a humorous proverb or riddle describing useless or lazy subordinates. It is used to mock a situation where a leader is surrounded by incompetent people: one who ignores instructions, one who avoids work by hiding, and one who simply disappears when needed.

This proverb suggests that a stubborn or persistent person can be more powerful than even a king because they do not listen to reason, fear consequences, or yield to authority. It is used to describe situations where someone's sheer obstinacy makes them impossible to manage or defeat through logic or power.

This proverb describes the nature of stingy people who view anyone who doesn't request money or favors as wise or respectable. It is used to mock misers who judge a person's character solely based on whether they are a financial burden to them or not.

This expression describes an extreme level of stinginess. While a normal miser might refuse a request for help, a 'penulobhi' (great miser) creates an atmosphere or acts in a way that prevents a person from even voicing their need or asking for a favor in the first place.

This proverb highlights that a greedy or stingy person often ends up losing more than they save. Due to their excessive desire to save money, they might compromise on quality, health, or relationships, eventually leading to bigger financial or personal losses from multiple directions.

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 proverb highlights that sheer persistence or stubbornness can sometimes overcome even the highest authority or power. It is used to describe situations where a person's unyielding nature forces others, even those in superior positions, to eventually give in.