ఇంగిత మెరుగని ఇందుపూరు

This expression refers to the unpredictable nature of fate or perspective where something as small as a piece of straw (Trunamu) can become as massive as the mythical Mount Meru, and vice versa. It is used to describe how a trivial matter can escalate into a huge issue, or how a great power can be reduced to nothing in an instant.

This expression is used to describe how perspectives change based on one's situation or state of mind. It signifies that for a powerful or enlightened person, a massive task (mountain) can be as simple as a blade of grass, while for someone in a difficult position, even a tiny problem (blade of grass) can seem like an insurmountable mountain. It is often used in philosophical or spiritual contexts to denote the relativity of problems and the power of perception.

This proverb is used to describe something or someone that looks attractive, polished, or perfect on the outside but is actually rotten, corrupt, or empty on the inside. It is equivalent to the English expression 'All that glitters is not gold' and is often used to warn against judging by outward appearances.

This expression means that when a person is truly exhausted, they do not care about the luxury or comfort of the bed; and when a person is extremely hungry, they do not care about the taste or quality of the food. It is used to describe how basic biological needs override preferences for luxury or quality in extreme situations.

This proverb describes things that are temporary and superficial. Just as a marketplace is bustling and vibrant only during trading hours and becomes desolate afterward, or a courtesan's beauty is enhanced only for professional allure, some situations or appearances lack depth and permanent value.

This proverb suggests that a person's true nature, habits, or secrets are best known to those who live with them or are closest to them. Just as a wife knows exactly how much her husband eats regardless of his public image, those in close proximity see the unvarnished truth of a person's character.

In Telugu culture, chewing betel leaves (paan) is incomplete and tasteless without 'sunnam' (lime). This proverb uses that analogy to describe a life devoid of joy or comfort as being dull, incomplete, and without essence. It is used to express the sadness of a life filled only with hardship.

This proverb highlights two harsh realities: first, that intense desire or greed often blinds a person to moral or ethical wrongs (doing anything to achieve a goal); second, that a person running a business (like an innkeeper or caterer) is driven by profit and cannot afford to give away food for free or act out of pure merit/charity.

This expression suggests that intense desire or lust does not care for timing, circumstances, or appropriateness. It is used to describe a state where a person's impulses override their judgment of when and where it is suitable to act.

This proverb is used to describe an event or situation that goes completely unnoticed or unrecognized by society due to the lack of status or wealth of the person involved. It highlights how the joys or struggles of the underprivileged often remain invisible to the world.