ఎరువు సతము కాదు, వాక్కు తోడు కాదు.

This proverb highlights the vulnerability of relying on a single source of support. Just as losing one's only eye results in total blindness, depending solely on one child or a single plan is risky because if that one fails, there is no backup or alternative support system.

This proverb warns against mistaking unhealthy or artificial growth for true progress or strength. Just as swelling (edema) might make a limb look larger but actually indicates illness rather than muscle, superficial or temporary gains should not be confused with genuine success or health. It is used to caution people who are proud of hollow achievements.

This proverb is used to describe something or someone that is mediocre or falls between categories, lacking the distinct quality of either. It refers to items that are considered inferior or 'neither here nor there' in terms of status or utility.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an already problematic or volatile circumstance is made worse by an external factor. Just as strong winds fan the flames of a fire and make it uncontrollable, this refers to an ally or a circumstance that intensifies a conflict or a problem.

This proverb highlights the temporary nature of borrowed items or money (eruvu) and the reality that debt or responsibility (baruvu) remains heavy regardless of how one tries to ignore it. It is used to advise against relying on borrowed resources and to encourage self-sufficiency.

This expression is used to emphasize that things or people have their own inherent nature and limitations. One cannot change their fundamental character or identity to become something superior or entirely different just by imitation or wishful thinking.

This proverb is used to highlight that certain things have inherent limitations and can never replace the original or the ideal. Just as an onion's pungent smell can never match the fragrance of a jasmine, a temporary or illegitimate relationship cannot provide the status, stability, or respect of a legal marriage.

This proverb highlights the temporary nature of certain aids. Just as manure only enriches the soil for a short time and a seasonal stream cannot be relied upon as a permanent water source or a steady path, one should not depend on external or temporary help for long-term stability.

This proverb suggests that relying on a single resource or individual is risky. Just as losing one's only eye leads to total blindness, depending on an only child (or a single point of failure) leaves one vulnerable. It is used to emphasize the importance of backups, security, or having multiple supports in life.

This proverb emphasizes that borrowed items or temporary arrangements are not permanent solutions. Just as a guest house (satram) offers free shelter while a loan must be repaid, and a temporary shed (pandiri) cannot provide the security of a permanent home, one should not rely on borrowed things as if they are their own property.