గుంటక పురాణం గంప శతకం

This expression is used to describe a situation or a person that is not just a temporary or harmless attachment, but something that catches and holds on tightly, often in a difficult or inescapable way. It signifies a trap or a commitment that is more serious and piercing than it initially appears.

Gālapu Sīdi is the hook used in the swinging festival ( Charak Pūja ) and Gampa Sīdi is a basket sometimes used instead of the hook. Applied to a very difficult task.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who spends their time on useless talk, fabrications, or rumors (Pukkiti Puranalu) instead of acquiring real knowledge or performing meaningful work. It implies that a person lacking discipline and substance cannot handle serious or scholarly responsibilities.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb. Karkataka refers to the Karkataka Masam (July-August) in the lunar calendar. It suggests that if it rains well during this specific period, the crops will thrive, and there will be no shortage of food or drought for the rest of the year.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is very active when it comes to consuming or taking benefits but remains silent or inactive when it is time to work, speak up, or contribute. It highlights a selfish or lazy nature where one is present only for the 'eating' part and absent for the 'effort' part.

This expression describes a situation where one is trying to perform a task in extremely unfavorable or difficult conditions. Just as a harrow (a farming tool) cannot move smoothly or effectively in a stony field, it signifies effort that is constantly interrupted, noisy, or yielding poor results due to the environment or circumstances.

This expression is used sarcastically or philosophically to point out that if things actually went according to a specific (often flawed or overly simple) plan, life would be much easier or different. It is often used to highlight the gap between ideal planning and reality, or to dismiss a suggestion that sounds good in theory but is impractical.

This expression is used to describe a chaotic or diverse mixture of various unrelated things. It refers to a situation, collection, or group where many different elements are thrown together without any specific order or category, similar to a hodgepodge or a medley.

This proverb is used to describe a person who acts foolishly by taking literal action on something imaginary, unrealistic, or non-existent. It mocks those who waste effort based on illusions or groundless expectations rather than reality.

This expression refers to a situation where two parties exchange places or switch roles, often resulting in both being out of their natural or comfortable element. It describes an unnecessary or mismatched swap where the change doesn't benefit either side, similar to 'the grass is always greener' mentality leading to poor decisions.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who is incompetent at their designated professional task but very efficient at consuming resources or taking benefits. It highlights the irony of a person who holds a position (like a village clerk/Karanam) but excels only at eating (meta) rather than the actual work of writing (vrata).