ఏడిచే బిడ్డకు అరటిపండు చూపినట్టు

This expression is used to describe something that is explained or presented so clearly and simply that it requires no effort to understand. It is often used in the context of a teacher explaining a difficult concept or someone making a complex task very easy for another person.

Applied to any thing made perfectly easy.

This proverb signifies that when luck or time is on your side, success and prosperity come effortlessly. It is used to describe a period of life where everything falls into place perfectly without much struggle, and even unexpected benefits occur.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes plans or takes actions prematurely for something that hasn't happened yet or may never happen. It is similar to the English proverb 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch.'

This proverb is used to emphasize impartiality and equality in family relationships. It points out that a grandfather shares the same biological bond with all his grandchildren, regardless of whether they are born to his son or his daughter, suggesting that one should not show favoritism based on lineage.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone offers something insignificantly small or inadequate to someone with vast needs or great capacity. Just as an elephant requires a massive amount of food to be satisfied, showing it small teats (symbolizing a tiny portion) is useless and mocking.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes elaborate plans or preparations for something that has not yet happened or may never happen. It is similar to the English expression 'Counting your chickens before they hatch.'

Don't reckon your eggs before they are laid. ( Latin. )*

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is instantly terrified or completely subdued by a specific threat or person. In Telugu folklore, it is believed that snakes are extremely fearful of the 'Badanika' (a type of parasitic plant) and become paralyzed or helpless when shown it. It signifies a weakness or a 'kryptonite' that brings an immediate stop to someone's aggressive behavior.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is deeply terrified or rendered powerless by a specific person or object. In Telugu folklore, it is believed that showing a 'Badanika' (a parasitic plant like Mistletoe) to a snake makes it immobile or frightened. It describes an effective deterrent or a person's ultimate weakness.

Badanika is the Loranthus Longiflorus ; the term is also applied gene- rally to all plants of the order. ( W. Elliot. ) It is said to be used as an antidote for snake bites.

This proverb describes an exercise in futility or a wasted effort. It refers to providing something valuable or useful to a person who lacks the capacity or knowledge to appreciate or utilize it.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is distracted from their hard work or duty by something enticing but irrelevant. It highlights how easily a person can be diverted from a laborious task (plowing) by a fleeting or useless attraction (chasing deer).