బ్రహ్మజ్ఞానులవారు వచ్చారు, పట్టుబట్టలు భద్రం

Sometimes, one’s place of work or stay elsewhere is better than living in one’s own house, especially when domestic harmony is absent.

This proverb highlights the irony of social status versus necessity, or situations where resources are allocated based on tradition rather than practical need. It refers to a scenario where those who work hard and need rest (like laborers) are given comfort, while those of high spiritual status are given simple traditional seating, often used to describe misplaced priorities or unexpected role reversals.

This proverb is used to mock people who take things too literally or misunderstand context by focusing only on the phonetics of a word. 'Kadiyala' is a common Telugu surname, but the listener confuses it with the jewelry 'Kadiyalu' (bracelets), showing a lack of common sense or social awareness.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe someone who, when they lack basic necessities, demands or expects high-end luxuries instead of seeking practical alternatives. It highlights the irony of having extravagant tastes or unrealistic expectations while being in a state of poverty or deprivation.

Said by an impertinent beggar when refused assistance by a stingy person.

This proverb describes people who use excessive flattery or perform degrading acts just to please others for personal gain or survival. It is used to criticize sycophants who have no self-respect and are willing to do anything, however disgusting or low, to earn a living or stay in someone's favor.

This proverb is used to describe people who boast or make grand claims about their abilities or achievements when there is no expert or authority present to verify them. It highlights the tendency of some to act brave or knowledgeable only when they face no accountability or challenge.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone tries to prevent or forbid an action that is already inevitable or impossible to stop. It refers to a story where a person named Tatambhatta forbids someone from bathing in the river Tungabhadra, even though that person has no choice but to do so or is already determined to do it. It highlights the futility of issuing orders or restrictions on things that are bound to happen or are beyond the controller's authority.

This expression is used to describe a person who prioritizes vanity, status, or external appearance over basic necessities and practical needs. It highlights a scenario where someone spends money on luxuries to look rich or sophisticated while struggling to afford essential items like food.

This expression is used to describe people who are extreme and impulsive in their emotions. Whether they love someone (devotion) or hate someone (enmity), they go to such extremes that it becomes overwhelming or unmanageable for others around them. It highlights a lack of moderation in temperament.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two opposing parties involved in a conflict or a transaction remain unscathed, while the innocent intermediaries or bystanders suffer the most. It highlights the plight of the middleman or the common person caught in the crossfire of others' actions.