అయిన పనికి చింతించేవాడు అల్పబుద్ధిగలవాడు.

This proverb describes a situation where a person's judgment or character deteriorates when they are facing an impending downfall or crisis. It is used to suggest that when someone's end (professional, social, or physical) is near, they often start behaving foolishly or maliciously, almost as if their bad decisions are accelerating their own ruin.

This proverb contrasts the psychological natures of men and women. It suggests that men tend to be more straightforward, rough, or simple-minded (motu), whereas women possess a more complex, strategic, or far-reaching intelligence (apara buddhi). It is often used to comment on how women can see through situations or plan more effectively than men.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone constantly complains about the same problems or repeats the same mistakes. Over time, people lose sympathy for them and stop caring or helping. It signifies that constant whining or frequent crises lead to emotional fatigue in others.

This proverb highlights the power of nepotism or having influential connections. It implies that if the person in charge is on your side, your position or status doesn't matter; you will still receive the best benefits or treatment. It is commonly used in political or professional contexts regarding favoritism.

This expression is used to advise someone against dwelling on the past or mourning over things that cannot be changed. It is the Telugu equivalent of the English proverb 'There is no use crying over spilled milk.' It encourages focusing on the future instead of wasting energy on past mistakes or misfortunes.

This proverb suggests that wisdom or advice provided by others is often temporary and easily forgotten, much like packed food that eventually runs out or spoils. It emphasizes that true realization and lasting change must come from within oneself rather than relying on external instructions.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb used to suggest that women think differently or more deeply than men, often implying that they come up with clever solutions later or have a unique perspective that isn't immediately obvious. While historically sometimes used dismissively, it is also used to acknowledge a woman's intuitive or strategic thinking.

Lit. in the back of the head.

This traditional proverb suggests that women often think of consequences or solutions after an event has occurred (hindsight). In a modern context, it is also interpreted as women having an alternative or deeper perspective on things that men might overlook.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Don't cry over spilled milk.' It suggests that worrying about past mistakes or events that cannot be changed is a sign of lack of wisdom. Instead, one should focus on moving forward and finding solutions.

This proverb highlights a traditional observation about gendered thinking styles. It suggests that men tend to have a blunt or straightforward approach (motu), whereas women possess a more refined, intricate, or farsighted perspective (avara). It is used to contrast the simplicity of a man's logic with the complexity and depth of a woman's intuition.