ఏడుకాండ్ల ఎద్దుల నిలేశనోయ్ మాలపోతాయి

This expression is used to describe a situation where something beneficial or pleasant is accompanied by an unexpected nuisance or danger. It highlights how a good experience can be ruined or made difficult to access by a small but significant problem nearby, similar to how thorns make it hard to reach for sweet fruits.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is ignored or their presence is completely disregarded, similar to 'talking to a wall.' It often implies that the person being spoken to is as unresponsive or indifferent as an ox standing far away.

This proverb highlights the fleeting nature of intense emotions and physical states. It suggests that the initial passion of a romantic attraction (valapu) often fades within two years, just as physical grime or stains (murugu) eventually wear off or are cleaned over time. It is used to caution against the assumption that temporary feelings or situations will remain unchanged forever.

This proverb describes a situation where a very small or seemingly insignificant person or thing manages to obstruct or halt the progress of something much larger, powerful, or numerous. It is used to highlight how a minor obstacle can sometimes cause a major standstill.

This expression is used to describe things that are inseparable or situations where one thing naturally and inevitably follows another. Just as ropes are tied to bulls for control and move wherever they go, certain consequences or associated items always accompany a specific person or action.

This proverb highlights that certain roles are best suited for specific individuals or tools based on their inherent nature. In agricultural contexts, oxen are preferred for plowing over buffaloes due to their temperament and endurance. It implies that a mediocre version of the right fit is often better than a superior version of the wrong fit.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of elders in a family. It suggests that without the guidance, wisdom, and discipline provided by older family members, a household becomes chaotic, unorganized, and lacks direction, much like a barn full of unruly animals.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb implying that certain physical traits (like 'chappi' or downward-curving horns) are reliable indicators of a strong and hardworking animal. In a broader sense, it suggests that quality and value are sometimes self-evident to those with experience, and one should choose what is proven to be reliable.

This proverb is used to describe how luck, money, or even troubles tend to gravitate toward those who are already in a specific situation. It is most commonly used to imply that 'wealth flows to the wealthy' or that 'troubles follow those who are already vulnerable.'

This expression is used to describe a situation where people find excuses to delay a task by waiting for someone who is unnecessary or perpetually late. It highlights how work is often stalled or postponed using trivial pretexts, or it can refer to a person who is essential for a specific task despite their flaws.