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This expression emphasizes that silence is the highest form of peace and spiritual liberation. It is often used to suggest that keeping quiet is better than engaging in unnecessary arguments or that true wisdom is found in silence.

This expression emphasizes that any prayer, ritual, or work performed without sincerity or a focused mind is useless. It is used to point out that devotion or effort is meaningless if it lacks genuine intent or concentration.

This expression is used to convey that adultery or having an illicit relationship with another person's spouse leads to immediate misery, social disgrace, and moral downfall, equating the consequences to experiencing hell while still alive.

This proverb suggests that even divine intervention is limited by one's destiny or 'Prarabdha Karma'. It is used to express that results will only follow the effort and destiny written for an individual, implying that one cannot get more than what they are destined for, regardless of prayers.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Man proposes, God disposes.' It is used to describe situations where human plans or expectations fail to materialize because fate or a higher power had a different outcome in store.

This expression suggests that talking too much is tiring and counterproductive. It is used to advise someone to be brief, concise, and mindful of their words, as excessive chatter often leads to exhaustion or unnecessary trouble.

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 expression refers to the humble beginnings of something that eventually becomes grand or vast. It is used to signify that great results often arise from very small origins, emphasizing that size at the start does not determine final potential.

This expression describes a situation where people are forced to be submissive or overly respectful to those who are stubborn, insensitive, or unyielding, often out of fear or the realization that being polite is the only way to get things done with such difficult individuals.

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.