బలం ఉడిగినా, పంతముడగదు.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the lunar mansion (Nakshatra) system. It signifies that the Ashlesha Karti (usually occurring in August) brings favorable rains and soil conditions, making it the ideal time for transplanting paddy to ensure a bumper harvest.

This expression is used to convey that you don't need to examine every single part of something to judge its overall quality or state. A small sample is often enough to represent the whole. It is frequently used when evaluating a person's character, a project's progress, or the quality of a book based on a few instances.

This proverb is used to warn against relying on false hopes or deceptive appearances. Just as a swelling (goiter) on the neck cannot serve as a comfortable pillow despite its shape, a dream cannot be treated as reality. It emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between painful burdens and actual comforts, as well as between fantasy and facts.

This proverb highlights two things that are always ready or desirable. A 'washed mouth' refers to a clean mouth ready to eat, and an 'asking child' refers to a child who is curious, expressive, or communicative about their needs, which is considered a sign of healthy development and clarity.

This proverb emphasizes that immoral or scandalous actions (specifically adultery or illicit affairs) are impossible to keep secret for long. Just as a whole country cannot be tucked away, one's misdeeds will eventually come to light regardless of the efforts to conceal them. It is used to caution people about the inevitability of social consequences for scandalous behavior.

This proverb describes a person who continues to exhibit their characteristic behavior (often arrogance, extravagance, or specific habits) even after losing their wealth, status, or power. It suggests that while external fortunes change, innate nature or ingrained habits remain the same.

This expression is used to convey that one does not need to examine every single part of a whole to judge its quality or status. A small sample is often enough to represent the entire situation. It is commonly used in contexts like judging a person's character from a single action or a book's quality from a few pages.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the 'Anuradha Karti' (a specific period in the traditional lunar calendar). It implies that rainfall and weather conditions during this period are so favorable that farmers will get a bumper crop, fulfilling all their expectations.

This proverb describes a situation where help, resources, or solutions arrive too late to be of any use. It is used to remark on wasted efforts or delayed timing that misses the window of opportunity.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone derives their strength, power, or confidence from an external source or a superior authority. It implies that a person is acting boldly not because of their own merit, but because of the support or backing they receive from someone more powerful.