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This proverb highlights that certain laws of nature or consequences are inevitable, regardless of ownership or affection. Just because something belongs to you doesn't mean it won't harm you if you handle it recklessly. It is used to caution people that favoritism or personal attachment cannot protect one from the negative results of a dangerous action.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb emphasizing that precious, vulnerable, or essential things (like babies or food sources) need constant protection from jealousy or negative energy. It is used to advise caution and safeguarding of one's most valued assets.

This proverb highlights that certain things are inherently dangerous or have consequences regardless of our affection or ownership. It is used to caution someone that being close to or protecting a wrongdoer, even if they are a loved one or family member, will eventually result in harm to oneself.

Just because someone is close to you or related to you, it doesn't mean their harmful actions or nature won't hurt you. This expression is used to warn that one should maintain boundaries even with loved ones, as fire remains fire regardless of ownership.

This expression is used to question whether someone values the end result and productivity (pani) or if they are more concerned with the effort and hardship (paatu) involved. It is often used to remind someone that the outcome is what matters most, or to ask if they are willing to endure the struggle to get the reward.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Might is Right.' It implies that power, influence, or physical force often determines ownership or control, regardless of who is legally or morally right. It is used to describe situations where a strong person dominates the weak.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a problem needs to be solved or a task needs to be completed without causing any damage, loss, or negative consequences to either party involved. It refers to finding a perfect, diplomatic, or tactful middle ground where the objective is achieved with zero risk or collateral damage.

This proverb highlights that being overly familiar or biased toward someone/something close to you does not exempt you from the negative consequences of their harmful nature. It is used to warn that even if someone is 'our own person', their bad behavior or mistakes will still cause trouble, and one must maintain a safe distance or exercise caution regardless of the relationship.

This proverb is used to caution against being overly familiar or careless with things or people who are powerful or dangerous, even if they belong to you or seem beneficial. It suggests that certain boundaries must be maintained even with 'one's own' resources to avoid self-inflicted harm.

This expression is used to warn that even if someone is close to us or belongs to us (family, friends, or subordinates), we must maintain certain boundaries and handle them with care. Over-familiarity or ignoring the inherent risks of a situation just because of 'ownership' can lead to self-inflicted harm or negative consequences.