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This expression is used to describe a situation where someone turns to spirituality or starts thinking about God only when they are in extreme misery or facing severe poverty. It highlights the human tendency to seek divine intervention as a last resort when all material means fail.

This expression emphasizes the supreme importance of parents in one's life. It highlights that a mother provides spiritual and emotional guidance like a deity, while a father provides the material support and security necessary for life.

This expression emphasizes that following the path of dharma (righteousness) will ultimately lead to success, and that placing faith in the divine is the ultimate path to salvation or protection. It is often used to encourage moral integrity and spiritual reliance during difficult times.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where person who is already struggling with limited resources or misfortune ends up with more burdens or responsibilities that further complicate their life. It highlights the irony of how difficulties often seem to multiply for those who can least afford them.

This is a popular Telugu saying used to emphasize the excellence or superiority of something. Just as the eggplant (Brinjal) is considered the 'king of vegetables' for its versatility and taste in Telugu cuisine, Lord Shiva is regarded as the supreme deity. It is used to highlight that certain things are incomparable in their respective categories.

This refers to the bad luck of an unfortunate person. When one is in misery, additional troubles come upon one and make one’s life more miserable.

A traditional Telugu proverb emphasizing the sanctity of marriage in ancient Indian culture. It suggests that for a devoted wife, her husband is the supreme deity. It is used to describe total devotion, loyalty, and respect within a marriage, though in modern contexts, it is often cited when discussing traditional values or historical social norms.

This proverb contrasts the immediate, liquid wealth of the rich with the uncertain, labor-intensive, and often unlucky yields of the poor. It is used to describe how fortune favors the wealthy with ready resources, whereas the poor are left with crops or assets that are difficult to harvest or prone to loss (as sesame seeds are tiny and easily scattered).

This expression is used to emphasize that God or a divine entity does not need worldly, material offerings like food and clothes for His own sake. It is often cited to suggest that such offerings are purely for the devotee's satisfaction or that true spirituality lies beyond material rituals.

This proverb is used to comment on how those with the least resources often face the most additional burdens or responsibilities. Historically, it reflects the observation that poverty and large families often went together, but in a modern context, it is used more broadly to describe a situation where someone who is already struggling is further overwhelmed by more problems.