బూచీలకు బెదురునా బుగుడూరు సంత

This proverb emphasizes the importance of having a solid foundation and focus in both work (represented by the field/farming) and leisure or external activities (represented by play). It suggests that to be successful, one must ensure their livelihood is secure and their actions are disciplined and steady.

This is a traditional Telugu expression or nursery rhyme phrase used to describe someone who is being indecisive or is in a state of idle hesitation. It is often used playfully or teasingly to address someone who is just standing there without taking any action or making a move in either direction.

This expression is used to describe a person who is so driven by intense desire, obsession, or a specific goal that they become completely fearless and indifferent to risks or social consequences. Much like an animal in heat ignores obstacles to find a mate, a determined person may ignore all warnings and dangers.

This expression describes a situation where someone unintentionally invites trouble or pays for their own downfall. It refers to a person hiring or helping someone, only to have that person harm them or destroy their stability. It is similar to the English phrase 'digging one's own grave' or 'inviting trouble with open arms'.

This expression emphasizes that no matter how brilliant or ambitious a person's ideas and plans are, they will not yield stable or successful results if the person lacks moral character or integrity. It is used to suggest that a strong ethical foundation is a prerequisite for the success of any endeavor.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one encounters a complete setback, total failure, or an unfavorable outcome. Historically, it refers to an astrological belief where traveling in a direction facing a specific star (Sukra/Venus) was considered an ill omen. In modern usage, it signifies facing strong opposition or a disappointing refusal.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an experienced or brave person is unfazed by empty threats or shallow warnings. Just as a rabbit that lives in the wild is accustomed to the natural sound of dry leaves and won't run away in fear, a person of substance or experience cannot be intimidated by loud but hollow words.

This proverb describes a person or object that is public property and is handled or critiqued by everyone without respect. Just as people in a market test the quality of gourds by pinching them with their fingernails, certain people are subjected to the whims and scrutiny of the public because of their vulnerable or public-facing position.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of stability in one's primary sources of livelihood and domestic life. Just as a crop needs a strong root (chey-kuduru) to yield a harvest, a household needs a stable and capable partner (ali-kuduru) to prosper. It is used to describe the foundation required for a successful and settled life.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone gives an irrelevant or evasive answer to a simple, direct question. It highlights the inability or unwillingness of a person to provide a meaningful response, much like a parrot that can only repeat its natural sounds regardless of what it is asked.