ఎద్దు అడుగులో ఏడు చావిడములుంటే పట్టుకోబోతే పది పారిపోయె

This proverb describes something that is only valuable or functional as long as it is maintained or occupied. It is often used to refer to old houses, ancestral properties, or even human relationships, suggesting that once care or occupancy ceases, they quickly fall into decay and become worthless.

This expression describes a situation where a person loses their original possessions or status while unsuccessfully trying to gain something more. It is used to caution against excessive greed or poor decision-making that results in a total loss of both the old and the new.

This traditional expression highlights the auspiciousness and cultural significance of wearing a 'bottu' (bindi/vermilion) on the forehead. It suggests that a person (traditionally a woman) who wears it looks dignified, prosperous, and culturally complete, as if they possess great wealth or value.

This proverb is used to describe situations where searching for a small problem causes more damage than the problem itself. When a snake enters a dense hemp (Janumu) field, the process of trampling and clearing the crops to find or kill it results in a significant loss of harvest, even if the snake is caught.

This expression refers to things that are valuable only as long as they are functional or maintained. It is often used to describe the fragility of human life or temporary possessions, implying that once the essence or life is gone, only a useless shell remains.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person's kind gesture or affection is met with hostility or a negative reaction. It implies that being overly friendly with the ungrateful or the ill-mannered can result in getting hurt.

This proverb is used to describe someone who, when given an inch, takes a mile—specifically in the context of exaggeration or lying. It refers to a person who loses all sense of proportion or realism when encouraged to fabricate a story, making claims that are physically impossible or absurdly exaggerated.

This expression is used to describe a person who holds absolute power, influence, or authority in a particular situation. It implies that the person can do whatever they want without any opposition, and others must follow their rules or whims.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a small or inadequate solution is proposed for a massive, unstoppable problem. It highlights the futility of using weak defenses against powerful forces or inevitable consequences.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb used to explain optimal spacing in farming. It suggests that if seeds are sown too densely (represented by seven seeds fitting into the small space of a hoof print), the resulting plants will be overcrowded, leading to a poor or 'thin' yield. It emphasizes the importance of proper seed distribution for a healthy harvest.