చండామార్కుల విద్య చేతులు కావు కాళ్ళు

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes grand plans or claims without having any resources, basis, or substance. It refers to the futility of trying to measure length (a cubit) when you have nothing to measure or no foundation to work from.

Idle dreams.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of a mentor or guide in the learning process. It suggests that self-taught knowledge without proper guidance can be incomplete, directionless, or prone to errors, much like a person walking in the dark without sight.

This expression suggests that good and evil, or successes and failures, are two sides of the same coin and are both part of the divine order. It is used to console someone facing hardship, implying that just as one accepts the 'good' (right hand), they must also accept the 'bad' (left hand) as part of life's natural balance.

This proverb emphasizes the necessity of effort and action. Even if something is readily available or seemingly within reach (like flowers on a tree), one must still take the initiative to go and get it. It is used to remind someone that success requires work and won't just fall into their lap.

This expression describes a situation where someone abandons a task or withdraws support at a critical stage after taking a significant risk or putting in initial effort. It refers to someone who leaves others in a vulnerable or dangerous position without warning, or sabotages their own success at the final moment.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks substance, wealth, or knowledge but compensates by boasting or bragging excessively. Just as matted hair (jatalu) is the most prominent outward feature of some ascetics, 'ethulu' (boasts or tall tales) are the only prominent thing about an empty person.

This proverb emphasizes that one's innate or inherited family profession comes naturally and is often more sustainable than learned skills. It is used to highlight the importance of preserving traditional crafts or to suggest that one's true talent lies in what has been passed down through generations.

This proverb highlights that certain valuable resources or efforts are wasted on those who cannot appreciate or utilize them properly. Just as a dog cannot digest or value a rich meal like ghee-rice (and might even fall sick or return to its basic instincts), imparting knowledge or wisdom to an ungrateful or malicious person is futile and potentially counterproductive.

This expression emphasizes that the skills or crafts passed down through generations within a family are inherent and superior to any newly learned skills. It suggests that one naturally excels in their traditional family vocation more than in any other field. It is often used to highlight the importance of tradition and innate talent.

This is a traditional proverb used to express that things lacking their essential quality or purpose are a burden or a waste. Just as tasteless food makes the act of eating from a plate useless, a marriage lacking attraction or compatibility is seen as dysfunctional in this archaic context. It is often used to emphasize that functionality and quality are vital for value.