కాడు కాలుతూ ఉంటే, కన్నె ఎదుగుతూ ఉంటుంది.

This proverb emphasizes that if one has effective communication skills or the ability to speak up, they can survive and thrive anywhere. It highlights that being vocal and persuasive helps a person find support, resources, and a place in society.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing and preparedness in agriculture and life. Just as having water is useless for farming without seedlings ready to plant, having resources is ineffective if you aren't prepared to utilize them. It is used to suggest that one should be ready to act when the right conditions or opportunities arise.

This expression means that people will always criticize or gossip about those who are successful or moving forward. It suggests that one should ignore petty criticism and stay focused on their own path or goals. It is used to advise someone not to be distracted by the noise of detractors.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where information or property is public knowledge and cannot be kept private. Just as anyone can ring a temple bell and its sound is heard by all, matters that involve many people or are in the public domain cannot be kept confidential.

This proverb describes a situation where an incompetent or unlucky person encounters a distraction or an obstacle that prevents them from achieving a good result. It is used when someone's bad luck or lack of focus turns a positive opportunity into a futile or messy endeavor.

This proverb highlights the fickle nature of human relationships based on wealth. It suggests that when someone is prosperous and their kitchen fire is burning (symbolized by the grinding of grains), many people will claim to be friends and relatives. However, when wealth vanishes, those same people often disappear. It is used to describe fair-weather friends or the influence of money on social status.

This proverb is used to describe the irony of the younger generation mocking or ignoring the elderly's decline, forgetting that they too will eventually age and face the same fate. It highlights the cycle of life and the inevitability of aging.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of work and warns against laziness. It means that if one keeps consuming wealth or resources without earning or replenishing them, even a massive fortune (like a mountain) will eventually be exhausted.

This proverb is used to suggest that great people or those on a path of success should ignore petty criticism or insignificant detractors. Just as an elephant does not stop its journey because of barking dogs, one should remain focused on their goals despite what others say.

This proverb describes a situation where someone makes extravagant demands or expects celebration from a person who is currently struggling to even meet their basic necessities. It is used to highlight the insensitivity or lack of awareness of someone's poor circumstances.