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This proverb highlights the importance of proximity in different professions. It suggests that farming is best done in a fertile village (even if it's far), but medical help should be available in the village where one resides for immediate access during emergencies. It is used to discuss the strategic location of services based on necessity and convenience.

This proverb warns against entering into business partnerships or joint ventures, especially in agriculture, even with close relatives. It suggests that financial dealings and shared labor often lead to disputes, strained relationships, and the eventual loss of both the business and the kinship.

This proverb highlights the essential elements for success in traditional rural life. It suggests that just as an ox is indispensable for productive agriculture, a cooperative and understanding wife is the foundation for a harmonious and successful domestic life.

This proverb emphasizes that farming is only sustainable and profitable for those who possess the necessary resources, specifically grain (seed/wealth) and livestock (labor/manure). It is used to suggest that success in any venture requires having the essential fundamental assets.

This proverb refers to a situation where an investment or effort is doomed from the start because the yield will not even cover basic operational costs. It is used when a venture is so unprofitable that even performing the final steps (like harvesting) results in a net loss.

This proverb highlights proportionality in life. It suggests that one's lifestyle or display of grandeur depends on their financial status, while true education should be reflected through one's level of humility. It is used to remind people that as they grow in knowledge, they should become more modest and grounded.

This proverb highlights that investing effort or resources in an unproductive or unsuitable environment will yield no results. Just as farming on dry, elevated mound soil (pati) is futile because it cannot hold water, working on a flawed plan or in a hopeless situation will not even cover basic necessities.

This proverb refers to Kolleru Lake, which is prone to sudden floods. While the land is fertile, farming there is highly risky. If floods occur, the cattle used for plowing often get stuck in the mud or drown, leading to their death. It is used to describe ventures where the potential for gain is overshadowed by the high risk of losing one's primary assets or livelihoods.

This proverb describes a situation where someone starts a task or venture with great enthusiasm and careful planning, only to face an immediate, unexpected disaster that ruins everything at the very beginning. It is used to express irony when bad luck strikes right when one is most prepared.

This expression highlights things that are prestigious but involve immense responsibility and hard work. Just as managing a household as a daughter-in-law in a wealthy, large family is demanding, farming with oxen requires constant effort and manual labor despite being a sign of a well-established agricultural life.