చెలిమిని చేదు తినిపించవచ్చుగాని, బలిమిని పాలు త్రాగించలేము.

This proverb highlights the immense difficulties and endless responsibilities involved in managing a family and worldly affairs (Samsara). It suggests that physical challenges, like swimming across a vast sea, might be achievable with effort, but the complex emotional and financial struggles of life are far more daunting and difficult to overcome.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a completely useless or harmful action and then tries to follow it up with something normal or helpful to cover it up. It signifies a futile attempt to rectify a foolish mistake or refers to an action that yields no benefit despite the effort.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person's power, influence, or authority comes entirely from the position or office they hold rather than their personal merit or capability. It highlights that once the individual leaves that specific role or location, they no longer possess that same power.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of personal effort. While divine grace or luck might provide an opportunity, the individual must still do the work to benefit from it. It is used to tell someone that they cannot be lazy just because they have resources or potential; they must take action to utilize them.

This proverb emphasizes that the environment or position one occupies often provides more power and influence than individual physical or mental strength alone. It is used to explain how someone might appear powerful or successful primarily because of the support system, status, or location they are in.

This proverb highlights the power of affection over coercion. It suggests that people are willing to endure hardships or do difficult things for those they love or trust, whereas force and authority fail to make someone comply even with something beneficial.

This proverb highlights the delicate and often difficult nature of the relationship with a son-in-law in Indian culture. It suggests that while achieving great feats like winning wars is possible through strength, it is nearly impossible to satisfy or control a son-in-law's ego or demands, as he must be treated with utmost respect and patience to ensure the daughter's happiness.

This expression refers to someone who is extremely manipulative, clever, or deceitful. It describes a person who can twist facts so skillfully that they can make a lie appear as truth (and vice versa) to suit their needs. It is commonly used to describe crafty lawyers, cunning politicians, or smooth talkers who mislead others with their words.

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This expression is the Telugu equivalent of the English proverb 'You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.' It signifies that you can provide someone with an opportunity or create the right conditions for them, but you cannot force them to take action or benefit from it if they are unwilling.

This proverb warns that befriending powerful people or rulers is as dangerous as befriending a venomous snake. Just as a snake might bite at any moment regardless of intimacy, a powerful person can turn against you or cause your downfall due to their unpredictable nature and authority.