చేనికి గట్టు, ఊరికి కట్టు ఉండాలి.

This proverb highlights the essential requirements for success or strength in different contexts. Just as a field requires a constant supply of water through a canal (vaaka) to thrive and yield crops, a king or leader requires a loyal following or a strong army (mooka) to maintain power and authority. It is used to describe the fundamental necessities of a particular situation.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of maintaining family dignity and harmony. It suggests that one should treat guests (like the son-in-law) with great hospitality while keeping internal family matters or hardships private to protect the wife's (or the household's) reputation.

Just as an embankment (bund) is necessary to hold water and protect a field, a sense of secrecy or discretion is essential for maintaining the value and integrity of a conversation or a promise. It emphasizes the importance of confidentiality and thinking before speaking.

Just as a field requires a boundary (bund) to retain water and prevent soil erosion, a community or village needs a set of rules, unity, and discipline to function effectively and protect its members. It emphasizes the importance of boundaries and regulations for order and prosperity.

This expression highlights the importance of situational awareness and positioning oneself correctly to avoid trouble or inconvenience. Just as a tailor's elbow moves outward to the right while sewing, and a person blowing their nose leans or gestures to the left, being in those specific spots results in getting hit or soiled. It is used to advise someone to be mindful of their surroundings and avoid 'danger zones' in any given context.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of fertilization in agriculture. It suggests that just as manure enriches the crop field, allowing a flock of sheep or cattle to stay in a small plot (penning) naturally fertilizes the soil with their waste, ensuring a healthy yield. It is used to highlight that timely and appropriate inputs lead to better results.

This is the Telugu equivalent of the English proverb 'The grass is always greener on the other side.' It is used to describe the human tendency to be dissatisfied with one's own circumstances while perceiving the situations of others as superior or more attractive.

This expression describes a situation where one is trying to perform a task in extremely unfavorable or difficult conditions. Just as a harrow (a farming tool) cannot move smoothly or effectively in a stony field, it signifies effort that is constantly interrupted, noisy, or yielding poor results due to the environment or circumstances.

This proverb describes a hypocritical or clever action where someone pretends to sympathize with a person while simultaneously causing them harm or delivering a harsh punishment. It is used to describe situations where a person acts out of self-interest or discipline under the guise of concern.

This proverb emphasizes that every family or household has private matters or internal problems that should remain confidential. Just as a 'gattu' (bund/embankment) defines and protects the boundaries of a field, 'guttu' (secrecy/privacy) protects the dignity and reputation of a family.