ధ్వంసం నారాయణుడు కమతం చేస్తే, పాలికి పందుం- పల్లేరు కాయలు.

This proverb is used to signify that no matter how powerful, wealthy, or high-ranking a person becomes in the outside world, their relationship and status remain humble and basic within the family, especially towards their parents. It emphasizes humility and the importance of roots.

This expression is used to indicate that one cannot find goodness, peace, or noble people in a place filled with evil or chaos. It suggests that a person's environment dictates what one can expect to find there, or that a divine/pure soul would not be found in a sinful or wretched situation.

This expression is used to describe a situation or task that is neglected because the parties involved think the other will take care of it. Since a potter (kummar) and a goldsmith (kansali) have no expertise or primary interest in farming, a field left in their joint care will inevitably fail as neither takes responsibility.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is hired for a small task or holds a subordinate position oversteps their boundaries and demands authority, ownership, or a share in the profits. It highlights the audacity of a person who forgets their actual status and expects more than what they are entitled to.

This expression describes a situation where someone is engaged in mindless or purely destructive activities that yield no positive results. It is often used to criticize actions that involve unnecessary damage or effort spent on something flimsy and short-lived, like a fire made of agricultural waste (stalks) that burns out quickly without providing real warmth or utility.

This expression is used to describe an activity or process that is purely destructive and lacks any lasting value or substance. 'Dhvamsa Parayanam' refers to a continuous act of demolition or ruin, while 'Dantu Manta' refers to a fire fueled by dry stalks (like corn or millet) which flares up intensely but burns out almost instantly without providing steady heat or utility. It characterizes a situation where a lot of energy is spent on damage or futile, short-lived efforts.

This expression is used to describe two people who are inseparable or constantly found together. It often implies a relationship where one person (the 'tail') follows the other everywhere, or where two cunning individuals are always seen in each other's company.

This proverb describes how different beings have their own peculiar, and sometimes grotesque, obsessions or preferences. It is used to highlight that what seems repulsive to others might be highly valued or obsessively nurtured by someone else due to their inherent nature or habit. It often refers to people who find pleasure in negative things or those who keep picking at their own problems/flaws.

This expression emphasizes that every place or person has their own distinct importance, status, and rules. It is used to suggest that one should not compare things that are fundamentally different in scale or nature, or to imply that everyone is a 'king' in their own territory.

This expression is used to describe a process that is extremely smooth, effortless, and free of any obstacles. Since the Nalleru plant is succulent and slippery, a cart's wheels glide over it very easily.