కలిగిన నాటి చుట్టాలు, కావాలన్నప్పుడు కనపడరు

This proverb describes a situation where a person is so overwhelmed by financial burdens or practical troubles that they cannot focus on spiritual or auspicious things. In Telugu weddings, looking at the Arundhati star is a sacred tradition; this saying mocks a person who, instead of focusing on the ritual, is distracted by the debt incurred for the wedding.

This phrase refers to the traditional period of ritual impurity observed by a family after a child is born. In a broader philosophical context, it is often paired with 'Chachinappudu sutakam' (ritual impurity at death) to signify that life is bookended by ceremonies and certain constraints, or to imply that every beginning has its own set of initial challenges or obligations.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is so overwhelmed by their financial troubles or immediate material problems that they cannot focus on spirituality, beauty, or traditional rituals. 'Arundhati' refers to the star often pointed out during weddings as a symbol of virtue; here, it signifies spiritual or higher pursuits that are ignored due to the crushing weight of debt.

This proverb highlights the social reality that people flock to those who are wealthy or powerful. When someone is affluent, many people claim a relationship or friendship with them to share in their status or benefits. It is used to describe how wealth attracts people, often contrasting with how the poor are neglected.

This expression is used to describe an extremely stubborn person or someone who is persistent to a fault. It suggests that regardless of major disasters or personal injury, the individual refuses to change their course of action or stop a specific behavior.

This proverb highlights the social reality that people flock towards those who are rich or successful. It suggests that when a person has wealth, even strangers or distant acquaintances try to claim a relationship with them, whereas a poor person is often ignored by their own kin.

This proverb highlights a common social bias where the mistakes or harsh behavior of an elder or authority figure (the mother-in-law) are easily noticed and criticized, while the subtle provocations or mistakes of the subordinate (the daughter-in-law) are often overlooked or ignored. It is used to describe situations involving one-sided blame or biased perception in domestic or social conflicts.

This expression is used sarcastically to describe someone who expects instant results or immediate gratification without understanding that certain things take their own natural time. It is often said to people who are impatient and want complex tasks completed instantly.

This proverb suggests that for people with abundant resources or power, even their smallest needs are easily met without effort. It is used to describe a situation where someone influential never lacks support, opportunities, or basic necessities, implying that luxury and convenience come naturally to those in high positions.

This expression is used to describe doing something very stealthily, secretly, or quietly without attracting any attention. It is similar to the English phrase 'hush-hush' or 'behind closed doors'.