గుణములేకయున్న కుదురునా యూహలు

This expression suggests that having a clear goal or focus in life naturally leads to discipline and good character. When one is dedicated to a specific purpose, their behavior and attributes align to achieve it.

This expression highlights that the hospitality and love with which food is served are more important than the food itself. Food served by someone who does not like you or without genuine warmth is compared to 'Pindam' (food offered to the deceased), implying it is soul-less or insulting to consume.

This expression signifies that once something is completely ruined, lost, or once a person's reputation is destroyed, it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to restore it to its original state. It is used to caution against negligence or to describe the permanent nature of certain failures.

This proverb is used to illustrate that secondary or supplemental things cannot replace the essential ones. Just as a side dish (curry) cannot satisfy hunger without the main staple (rice), accessories or minor improvements cannot compensate for the lack of a fundamental requirement.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of having a solid foundation and focus in both work (represented by the field/farming) and leisure or external activities (represented by play). It suggests that to be successful, one must ensure their livelihood is secure and their actions are disciplined and steady.

This expression describes a situation where someone unintentionally invites trouble or pays for their own downfall. It refers to a person hiring or helping someone, only to have that person harm them or destroy their stability. It is similar to the English phrase 'digging one's own grave' or 'inviting trouble with open arms'.

This expression highlights that physical beauty or external attributes are worthless without good character. It is often used in moral teachings or literature to emphasize that a woman's (or person's) true value is defined by her conduct and virtues rather than her status or appearance.

This proverb is used to describe a person or a situation that is so accustomed to noise, chaos, or threats that they are no longer intimidated by them. Just as a busy market like Buguduru is full of life and noise, it wouldn't be frightened by a simple scare tactic or a ghost. It implies that experienced people cannot be easily shaken by hollow threats.

This proverb is used to describe a person who puts on a grand show of wealth or status to impress others while suffering in extreme poverty or lacking basic necessities behind the scenes. It mocks the irony of prioritizing false prestige over survival.

This proverb emphasizes the central role of a woman in managing a household and its prosperity. It means that if a wife is disciplined, hardworking, and manages the home well, the family's assets and livelihood (symbolized by the 'farm') will also be stable and successful.