కల్లలాడి కడుపు పల్లము నింపుకొన నేల

This expression is used to caution against exposing internal family secrets or private flaws of one's own people to the public. Just as damaging yourself only harms you and causes a mess at your own feet, revealing the faults of your relatives or close associates only brings disgrace and trouble back to yourself.

This proverb suggests that when a person is over-satisfied, wealthy, or comfortable, they often become arrogant and lose the patience to listen to good advice or moral lessons. It is also used to imply that someone who has everything cannot empathize with those in need or understand the value of discipline.

This proverb highlights the irony of wealth and physical health. It suggests that while the poor struggle to find food for their hunger, the wealthy (who have plenty of food) often struggle with appetite or health issues, needing to find a way to make themselves hungry enough to eat their rich meals.

This is a traditional Telugu riddle where the answer is 'broom' (poraka/cheepuru). When a new broom is brought, it 'fills' the house with cleanliness, and as it wears down over time, the broken sticks are discarded in the backyard, eventually filling it up. It is used to describe things that are useful in their prime but become waste after their purpose is served.

This expression refers to a negotiation or deal where one party is not in desperate need or in a hurry. Since they are already satisfied (full), they can afford to be indifferent, picky, or firm on their terms without worrying about the outcome.

This expression describes a person who attempts a completely impossible or illogical task and then laments or complains when it inevitably fails. It is used to mock someone's foolishness, unrealistic expectations, or their habit of blaming fate for failures caused by their own lack of common sense.

This is an agricultural proverb implying that crops planted with proper spacing (thinly) yield better results than those planted too densely. It is used to convey that quality and proper management are more important than sheer quantity or overcrowding for a successful outcome.

This proverb emphasizes that hard work and perseverance lead to prosperity and high status. Lowlands are often the most fertile but difficult areas to cultivate; therefore, the person who puts in the effort to farm them will eventually earn enough wealth and respect to afford a luxury like a palanquin (an ancient symbol of status and comfort).

This proverb refers to a situation where someone has a high reputation or social status (palanquin), but their actual living conditions or current situation remain humble or poor (foot on the ground). It is used to describe people who possess a famous name but lack the wealth or facilities to match that status.

This expression refers to someone who is resourceful and makes a living or gains benefits through their cleverness, skill, or tactful maneuvering rather than just hard labor. It describes the art of managing situations to one's advantage.