ఏలేటి పురుషునికి ఏడుగురు భార్యలు

This proverb highlights that certain situations are inherently problematic and difficult to manage. Just as shared farming leads to disputes over labor and yield, having two wives in one household traditionally leads to constant domestic conflict and lack of peace.

This proverb highlights that a man's true wealth and success in life depend heavily on having a supportive and understanding spouse. It is used to emphasize the importance of marital harmony and the role a life partner plays in one's prosperity and happiness.

This proverb reflects traditional beliefs that a man's prosperity and success are determined by his current planetary period (Dasha/Fate), while the blessing of having good children is a result of the merits earned through charity and good deeds (Daana). It implies that different aspects of life are governed by different karmic outcomes.

This proverb describes a situation where an incompetent or troubled person's problems are multiplied by their associations. It is used to mock someone who, despite having their own significant flaws or disabilities, takes on extra burdens that only lead to more misery and chaos. It suggests that a person's inherent misfortune often attracts further complications that result in a perpetual state of struggle (dragging) and sorrow (weeping).

This expression is used sarcastically to describe a situation where someone who is already flawed or unattractive has an additional peculiar or weird feature that makes them look even worse. It is often applied to a person or a situation that is already problematic and then acquires another ridiculous defect.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb used to describe individuals who are believed to be difficult to manage, stubborn, or troublesome. In Vedic astrology, Navami is considered a harsh day for men and Amavasya is considered difficult for women. It is used metaphorically to refer to people who cause stress to those around them.

This proverb describes a situation where someone loses a secure, legitimate, or valuable asset because they were foolishly relying on something unreliable, temporary, or deceptive. It is used to caution against abandoning what is certain for the sake of an empty promise.

This proverb emphasizes that material wealth (Kalimi) is incomplete and lacks beauty or purpose if there are no children (Putrasantati) to inherit or enjoy it. Just as a beautiful pond looks desolate and lifeless without graceful swans, a rich man's life feels empty without progeny.

This expression is used when someone has to spend their own hard-earned money or bear a significant personal expense for something, often unexpectedly or as a penalty. It signifies a personal financial loss or 'burning a hole in one's pocket.'

This expression is a famous line from Yogi Vemana's poems. It signifies that while all humans may look alike on the outside, virtuous or noble people stand apart due to their character and actions, just as a swan is distinguished from a crow or a gemstone from common pebbles.