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This proverb is used to warn against interfering in others' affairs or trying to show off authority where it isn't needed. It suggests that such overreaching behavior often leads to losing one's dignity or ending up with menial tasks (symbolized by the 'dutta' or small pot). It is used to advise someone to mind their own business to avoid embarrassment.

This proverb describes a situation where someone experiences a double loss due to bad timing or indecision. It refers to missing the right moment—harvesting something too early so it is immature, while leaving the rest so long that it becomes spoiled or too tough.

This expression is used to signify that if something does not exist or isn't available in the first place, no amount of requesting or demanding will make it appear. It highlights the futility of asking for resources or help from someone who possesses nothing themselves.

This proverb is used to highlight the futility of trying different methods to obtain something that simply does not exist or is unavailable. It suggests that if a substantial effort (sucking) yielded nothing, a superficial effort (licking) will certainly not produce results. It is often used to mock someone who keeps trying pointless alternatives for a hopeless cause.

This proverb emphasizes that results do not happen by chance; they require prior effort and planning. Just as one cannot harvest a crop without first sowing the seeds, one cannot expect success or rewards without putting in the necessary hard work beforehand. It is used to remind people that their current outcomes are a direct result of their past actions.

This expression means that when something becomes overly abundant or common in society, its effects (positive or negative) will eventually reach your own home. It is often used to warn that if a social evil or trend is allowed to grow unchecked, one cannot remain immune to it forever.

This proverb emphasizes that one cannot expect results or benefits without a source or proper foundation. Just as you cannot harvest a crop that was never planted or grown in the field, you cannot obtain profit or success without initial effort, investment, or existence of the resource. It is used to point out that output depends entirely on the input.

This expression describes a person who foolishly discards a valuable resource or opportunity already in their possession, only to later struggle and settle for meager leftovers or inferior alternatives. It is used to mock short-sightedness and the lack of appreciation for what one already has.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is asked to provide something that simply does not exist or is not available. It highlights the impossibility of fulfilling a request when the source itself is empty. It is often used sarcastically when people have unrealistic expectations of others' resources.

This is a common superstition in Telugu culture suggesting that encountering a hare (long-eared rabbit) while starting a task or a journey is an ill omen that leads to failure or misfortune. It is used to describe irrational fears or traditional beliefs regarding bad luck.