దొడ్డినిండా గొడ్డు, ఇంటినిండా బిడ్డలు, ఇంకేం కావాలి ఈ లోకానికి.

This proverb suggests that the quality and number of children one has is a result of their spiritual merit or devotion (puja), while the accumulation of wealth and prosperity (addalu/granaries) is a matter of luck or destiny. It is used to express that certain blessings in life are predetermined by one's actions and fate.

This proverb is used sarcastically to describe a situation where someone has many assets or family members but lacks the space, resources, or peace of mind to manage them. It highlights that having 'too much' of a good thing can lead to chaos, suffocation, or excessive hardship if not managed properly.

This proverb serves as a moral warning against slander. It suggests that speaking ill of others (Paraninda) brings misfortune to one's household, while insulting or criticizing a saintly person or a monk (Yatininda) brings spiritual ruin that can wipe out one's entire family line or reputation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes unnecessary excuses or complicates a simple matter. It refers to a doctor who, instead of admitting a patient is cured, gives a bizarre or irrelevant reason (like a nursing dog being present) to avoid providing further treatment or to cover up their lack of necessity.

This proverb describes a person who blindly reacts or believes something without thinking logically. Since a bull (male) cannot give birth, a rational person should question the statement first. Instead, the person in the proverb immediately suggests a next step, showing gullibility or a lack of common sense. It is used to mock people who follow instructions or rumors without verifying the facts.

This proverb highlights two stages of life where support is expected. Just as an ox is ready to share the burden of farm work once it fits the yoke, a child is expected to assist and support their parents once they grow up and become capable. It refers to the point when a person or animal becomes productive and helpful to the family.

This expression is used to describe someone who is overly decorated, living in extreme luxury, or showing off their prosperity and well-being. It signifies a state of being perfectly groomed and content, often used to remark on someone's high-status appearance or their indulgence in comforts.

This proverb warns about the consequences of overindulgence and greed. It suggests that excessive consumption of heavy or rich food leads to illness and physical suffering. It is used to advise moderation in eating habits and to highlight that momentary pleasure can lead to long-term discomfort.

This proverb is used to describe something that does not fulfill its primary purpose or lacks the essential quality that makes it valuable or complete in a traditional context. It highlights the sense of incompleteness or futility in a situation.

This expression is used to describe a person who is drowning in debt but remains shamelessly cheerful or continues to grin as if nothing is wrong. It mocks the irony of having many liabilities while maintaining a facade of carefree happiness or showing off.