హస్తకు ఆరుపాళ్లు, చిత్తకు మూడుపాళ్లు.

This expression is used to describe a life where the hardships and suffering outweigh the actual lifespan or the moments of peace. It conveys the sentiment that existence is filled with more misery than joy, often used when someone feels overwhelmed by continuous troubles.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to monsoon patterns. It suggests that if there is heavy wind during the 'Hasta' rain period (causing leaves to shake/flutter), it indicates a lack of moisture or a change in weather that prevents rains from occurring in the subsequent 'Chitta' period.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the rainy season and the Chitta nakshatra (constellation). It implies that even small, scattered drizzles during this period are highly beneficial for the crops and the soil, signaling the transition of seasons.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the secondary costs or side effects of a situation far exceed the primary cost or the original intent. It is often applied when the maintenance of an item costs more than the item itself, or when the complications of a task outweigh the task's actual value.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person who is supposed to be subordinate or younger ends up dominating or controlling the person who should be in charge. It highlights an ironic reversal of roles or a situation where someone finds a match for their stubbornness or authority.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It means that crops sown during the Hasta rain period result in a bountiful harvest, whereas crops sown by the time of Chitta rains provide just enough for a final meal, implying it is the very end of the sowing season and yields will be minimal.

This expression is used to describe something that is highly unpredictable, inconsistent, or extremely versatile in nature. It refers to situations or entities that can fluctuate between extremes—being incredibly delicate or subtle at one moment and heavy or blunt the next. It is often used to describe the complexities of human nature or the unpredictable twists of fate.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the rain and the growth of the paddy crop during specific lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It means that if it rains during the 'Hasta' Nakshatra, the grain develops secretly/deeply within the plant (Anagu Potta), and if it rains during the 'Chitta' Nakshatra, the grain matures and bursts forth ready for harvest (Chitu Potta). It emphasizes the importance of late-season rains for a good yield.

This proverb is used to mock someone who boasts about having great authority but possesses very little actual substance or wealth. It implies that despite the high position or show of power, the actual benefits or personal worth are meager and disproportionate.

This is an agricultural proverb related to Telugu lunar mansions (Kartulu). It suggests that crops sown during the 'Hasta' rain yield best if they are early-season varieties, whereas crops sown during 'Chitta' rain are most successful if they are late-season or final harvests. It emphasizes the timing of agricultural activities based on seasonal rainfall.