ఢిల్లీకి రాజైనా తల్లికి కొడుకే

This is an advisory saying often used to warn someone against repeating past mistakes or returning to a life of dishonesty. It emphasizes maintaining one's reputation and integrity within a community. In a broader sense, it means 'don't revert to your bad old ways and don't betray the trust of those around you'.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where despite being surrounded by family, relatives, or many known people, no one actually steps up to help in a time of need. It highlights the irony of having a large social circle or family that offers no practical support.

This proverb emphasizes that no matter how powerful, wealthy, or successful a person becomes in the world, their status remains the same within the family, especially towards their mother. It is used to teach humility and to remind people that their roots and primary relationships remain unchanged by worldly achievements.

This proverb is used to describe a person who puts on an air of superiority or great pride despite living in poor or humble conditions. It mocks the hypocrisy of someone who acts wealthy or high-class while their actual situation is quite the opposite.

This proverb highlights the comfort, freedom, and emotional belonging a woman feels at her parental home versus the formal or sometimes restrictive environment of her marital home. It suggests that material wealth cannot replace the unconditional love and ease found in one's place of birth.

This proverb refers to a futile or redundant effort, such as trying to sell a product in a place where it is already abundant. Since Repalle (associated with Lord Krishna's village) was a town of cowherds with an abundance of milk, trying to sell milk there would be foolish and unprofitable.

This proverb highlights the essential elements required for sustenance and prosperity. Just as water is the lifeblood of a village for survival and agriculture, a woman's presence and care are considered the vital foundation that turns a mere house into a nurturing home.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a destructive, careless, or incompetent person undertakes a task. It signifies that when someone prone to ruin manages an enterprise, the end result for the stakeholders will be worthless or painful instead of profitable. In this context, 'Dhvamsam Narayana' is a metaphorical name for a person who ruins everything, and 'Pallēru kāyalu' (thorns) represent the useless and harmful outcome of his work.

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 highlights situations that are likely to result in chaos, inefficiency, or unnecessary complications. 'Leadership by a child' refers to giving authority to someone immature or inexperienced, leading to poor decisions. 'Friendship with a villager' (in the context of this traditional proverb) implies dealing with someone who might be stubborn, narrow-minded, or lacking social grace. It is used to caution against placing responsibility in the wrong hands or entering into difficult associations.