చెంత దీపమిడక చీకటిపోవునా

This proverb emphasizes the lasting impact of one's words. While time inevitably moves forward and situations change, the promises made or the words spoken (whether kind or hurtful) stay in people's memories and hold permanent value or consequences.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is darkness or ignorance right at the base of a source of light or knowledge. It refers to someone who is very close to a person of greatness or wisdom, yet remains uninfluenced or unaware of that excellence, similar to how the area directly beneath a lamp remains in shadow.

This is an optimistic proverb used to encourage people during difficult times. It signifies that hardships (darkness) are temporary and will eventually be followed by better, successful days (light). It is similar to the English expression 'Every cloud has a silver lining' or 'This too shall pass.'

This proverb refers to a situation where someone who provides light, knowledge, or help to the world fails to apply the same to their own immediate surroundings or family. It is used to describe an influential or talented person whose own home or private life remains in neglect or ignorance.

This proverb highlights the importance of context and necessity. It suggests that the value of something (like help, knowledge, or resources) is only realized when there is a problem or a deficiency to address. It is often used to explain that greatness or solutions are only recognized in the presence of challenges.

This expression is used to convey that every great success or positive situation often comes with an equivalent amount of hidden struggle, failure, or negative aspects. It emphasizes the balance between prosperity and adversity.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a smaller, less significant thing or person is overshadowed or made redundant by something much larger or superior. It can also refer to something being unnoticeable or unnecessary in the presence of a much greater light or talent.

This expression describes the seasonal transition in the Telugu states. It signifies that by the time of the Diwali festival, the winter season is just beginning to set in, and the cold is mild or minimal, metaphorically compared to the small heat or size of a lamp's flicker.

Even a small lamp can give a wide glow. Physical size does not always lead to insignificant actions. It is the largeness of purpose that makes the act big.

This proverb highlights that mere talk or chanting of words is no substitute for actual effort or action. Just as saying the word 'lamp' doesn't illuminate a dark room, theoretical knowledge or empty words cannot solve a practical problem without implementation.