గంగ కిద్దరిమేలు, అద్దరికీడునుంగలదె

This proverb emphasizes how repetitive actions lead to a final result or expertise. Just as continuous practice in writing and bookkeeping makes one a skilled 'Karanam' (village accountant), persistent coughing or neglecting one's health leads to an inevitable end. It is used to suggest that habits or conditions, when continued over time, lead to significant outcomes.

This proverb is used to mock people who are overly greedy or take undue advantage when something is offered for free. It describes a situation where someone wants more than they need simply because they don't have to pay for it.

This proverb is used to emphasize impartiality or the equal nature of natural forces and situations. Just as a river flows for everyone on both its banks without discrimination, certain consequences or rules apply universally to everyone involved, regardless of their position.

This expression means that a guilty person or someone who has committed a wrong is always paranoid and suspicious that others around them are judging them or are aware of their secret. It is used to describe how a person's own conscience makes them feel insecure and distrustful of others.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a minor incident is interpreted as a bad omen or a sign of impending trouble. In Telugu culture, a crow physically touching a person is traditionally considered an inauspicious sign or a warning of negative events to follow. It is often used to describe someone who is highly superstitious or to highlight a stroke of bad luck.

This proverb is used to describe situations where a specific entity becomes a source of trouble for its environment. Just as a crocodile makes a river dangerous, an elderly person who is neglected or becomes overly difficult (or the inevitable decay associated with age) can bring distress to a household. It is often used to highlight unavoidable or inherent problems within a system.

This expression highlights the spiritual and physical purification qualities of India's rivers. It suggests that while bathing in the holy Ganges (Ganga) purifies the soul/sins, drinking the water of the Tungabhadra river provides the best health and taste. It is used to describe the pinnacle of excellence in specific categories or to appreciate the unique qualities of different things.

This proverb is used to describe something or someone that appears attractive, virtuous, or perfect on the surface but is actually rotten, deceptive, or flawed internally. It serves as a warning not to judge based solely on outward appearances.

This expression warns that keeping company with people of low character, narrow-mindedness, or malicious intent will inevitably result in negative consequences or trouble for oneself. It emphasizes the importance of choosing virtuous companions.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of having an experienced or wise person at the helm. It suggests that without a wise leader (a big head) to guide and make decisions, simply holding a position of authority or seniority (elderliness) is not enough to manage a family or a group effectively.