చెంబు అమ్మి తపేలా, తపేలా అమ్మి చెంబు

This proverb describes a person who has fallen from a high, prosperous, or prestigious status to a lowly or poor condition. It signifies the misfortune of having to do menial work in the same environment where one previously enjoyed success and respect.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb highlighting the certainty of seasonal cycles. It suggests that while human predictions (astrology/almanacs) might fail, nature's signs (like neem trees flowering) and fixed seasonal festivals (like Eruvaka Purnima, which marks the start of the sowing season) are reliable indicators for farmers to begin their work.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone blindly follows or reacts to an illogical or impossible statement without using common sense. It highlights gullibility and the lack of critical thinking when hearing rumors or absurd news.

This proverb describes a situation of circular reasoning or giving evasive, useless answers. It is used to mock someone who provides explanations that lead back to the starting point without providing any actual information or solving the problem.

This expression is used to describe a person who abandons something valuable, comfortable, or high-quality in favor of something inferior, difficult, or useless. It highlights the foolishness of rejecting a good situation for a much worse one.

This proverb is used to express resilience or defiance in the face of loss. It suggests that even if one loses their valuable possessions, they can still manage to acquire basic alternatives to maintain their self-respect and carry on, often used to tell critics that one is not completely helpless.

This expression is used to describe a situation where things are perfectly matched in their flaws or shortcomings. It implies that two things are equally useless or problematic, often used to mock an pair or a situation where two people are equally incompetent or ill-suited.

This proverb contrasts the behavior of those with small means versus those with significant wealth. A 'veesam' is a tiny denomination; someone possessing very little is often anxious, constantly counting or checking their small pittance. In contrast, someone with a 'kasu' (larger wealth) is secure enough to store it away without constant fuss. It is used to describe how people with little knowledge or money tend to make more of a show or worry excessively compared to those who are truly substantial.

This is a satirical proverb used to mock hypocrites who preach high philosophy (like Advaita, which claims everything is one/God) but in practice are greedy or petty. It suggests that while someone may talk about spiritual detachment and universal unity, you should still lock your valuables because their actions don't match their lofty words.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an accessory, a side issue, or a minor detail overshadows the main person or subject. It is often applied when someone wears ornaments or clothes that are disproportionately large for their stature, or when the overhead costs of a project exceed the actual value of the project itself.