అతిరసాలు లేనిదే అల్లెం కాదు.

This expression is used to highlight extreme corruption. It suggests that nothing, even the most basic or essential action, can be accomplished without paying a bribe. It is typically used when criticizing a system where illegal gratification has become mandatory for every step of a process.

This proverb is equivalent to the English saying 'Something is better than nothing.' It is used to express that even a very small or minimal gain or resource is preferable to having absolutely nothing.

This expression is used to describe a situation or a person lacking control, discipline, or security. Just as a door cannot be secured without a latch and a horse cannot be steered without a bridle, a system or individual without boundaries or self-restraint is bound to cause trouble or be ineffective.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'There is no smoke without fire.' It is used to suggest that if there are rumors or signs of something happening, there is usually a factual basis or a real reason behind them.

This proverb highlights the essential elements that bring life and joy to a place. Just as birds are vital for the vibrancy and identity of a grove (orchard), children are considered the soul and joy of a household. It is used to emphasize the importance of children in making a home feel complete and lively.

This expression is often used to emphasize the importance of a core element or a central person. Just as a door latch is useless without the door or the frame it secures, a project, home, or situation is seen as pointless or non-functional without its most essential component or the person who makes it work.

Unless there is some basis, there can be no suspicion, or gossip. One should take care to see that there isn’t even a slight lapse that gives rise to avoidable scandal .

This proverb emphasizes that without hard work, effort, or a certain level of pressure/urgency, results cannot be achieved. Just as heat is essential for cooking rice, diligence is necessary for success.

This proverb is used to suggest that nothing happens without a cause or a secret reason. Just as a yawn is often triggered by something (like tiredness or boredom), any unexpected event or behavior usually has an underlying explanation or a hidden motive.

This proverb is used to emphasize that certain essential prerequisites or materials are absolutely necessary to complete a task or a ceremony. Just as a traditional Telugu wedding cannot proceed without 'Pindi' (flour for rangoli/rituals) and 'Prolu' (ceremonial heap of grain), one cannot expect results without providing the fundamental requirements.