అవసరానికి ఆకులో పెట్టు, నాకు నేలను పెట్టు.

This proverb describes someone who is in desperate need but still acts picky or makes unreasonable demands. It is used to criticize people who, despite being in a position where they should be grateful for any help, show arrogance or dissatisfaction with the way they are being assisted.

This proverb is used to mock someone who pretends to be selfless or patient while being extremely impatient and greedy themselves. It describes a situation where a person claims to care about order or others' needs, but their actions reveal they want immediate gratification for themselves first.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone faces double trouble or a series of unfortunate events simultaneously. It conveys the idea of being hit by problems from multiple directions at once, leaving the person overwhelmed.

Misfortunes seldom come alone.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is lazy and irresponsible. It characterizes someone who shows great enthusiasm and haste when it is time to eat, but avoids or lags behind when there is work to be done.

This proverb is used to explain that processes take time and effort. You cannot get the final product (jaggery) directly from the source (sugarcane) without going through the necessary labor of crushing and boiling. It highlights that results require a systematic process and cannot be achieved through mere requests or shortcuts.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone prioritizes an outsider or a distant relative over their own family, only to end up losing everything. It highlights the folly of misplaced priorities and the resulting regret when a primary responsibility is neglected for a secondary one.

This proverb suggests that if a person cannot manage their own domestic affairs or immediate responsibilities, they are unlikely to be capable of leading or controlling a larger group of people. It is used to mock the leadership claims of those who lack discipline in their personal lives.

Arudra is a specific astrological period (Karthi) considered extremely auspicious and reliable for agriculture in Telugu culture. This proverb suggests that seeds sown during this time are guaranteed to yield a harvest, just as food served on a plate is guaranteed to be eaten. It is used to emphasize certainty, reliability, and the importance of timing.

This expression is used to highlight that it is better to have access to limited resources or a person who is slightly miserly but present, rather than relying on the promises or thoughts of someone who is non-existent or unavailable. It is often used in contexts where people are waiting for an ideal solution that may never come instead of using what is currently available.

This proverb warns against trusting a person with a known history of dishonesty or theft. It implies that if you enter into a partnership or trust someone who is habitually untrustworthy, you shouldn't be surprised when they eventually betray you or steal your belongings. It is used to describe situations where someone suffers a loss due to their own poor judgment in choosing associates.