ఏ గూటి పక్షి ఆ గూటికే చేరును.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a household or relationship is completely broken or heading towards total ruin. It signifies extreme divergence or a state where members of a family are no longer together, often due to severe neglect, irresponsibility, or unfortunate circumstances.

This expression is used to describe a person who, after failing at their primary task or profession, turns to spirituality or pilgrimage (symbolized by the North/Himalayas). It is often used to mock someone who takes up religious life only because they have no other options left or have failed in worldly matters.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the income or result from a project is barely enough to cover the basic expenses or survival costs, leaving no room for profit or savings. Historically, farming in the Kolleru lake region was unpredictable due to floods, often yielding just enough to eat.

Similar to the English proverb 'Birds of a feather flock together,' this expression is used to describe how people with similar characters, interests, or backgrounds naturally gravitate towards each other.

This expression means that a person's behavior, speech, and values are heavily influenced by their upbringing, environment, or the company they keep. It is often used to describe how people naturally adopt the traits of their family or social circle.

This is a common Telugu proverb used to describe the lives of daily wage laborers or poor people. It means that one must work hard every single day just to afford a meal. If they stop working for even a day, they will go hungry. It highlights a hand-to-mouth existence where survival depends entirely on continuous physical labor.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one is harmed or outwitted by their own people, tools, or resources. It refers to a self-inflicted injury or a betrayal by someone very close, similar to the English expression 'to be hoisted by one's own petard'.

This proverb means that people's behavior, thoughts, and speech are heavily influenced by the environment or company they grow up in. It is used to describe how a person's background or upbringing dictates their character and actions.

This proverb suggests that things naturally gravitate toward their destined or logical conclusion. It is often used to imply that wealth, consequences, or results will eventually reach their rightful or inevitable destination regardless of the starting point.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's actions, intended to solve a problem or perform a task, end up causing them unexpected pain, distress, or self-inflicted harm. It highlights a self-defeating or counterproductive action.