కల్లరికి మంచి జ్ఞాపకశక్తి అవసరం.

This proverb emphasizes that an intelligent or sensible person understands and acts upon a single word of advice or instruction, just as a disciplined ox responds to a single stroke. It is used to suggest that wise people do not need repeated warnings or explanations to do the right thing.

This expression is used to describe someone who makes baseless claims, tells lies, or provides information from unknown or unreliable sources. It refers to someone (Akasharamanna) who talks about things that have no foundation in reality, similar to an anonymous or imaginary person giving a report that cannot be verified.

This expression means to copy something exactly as it is, without any changes or corrections, even including the errors or mistakes present in the original. It is used to describe blind imitation or literal reproduction.

This proverb highlights that seeds must be hidden underground (sown) to sprout and grow, whereas knowledge must be shared and expressed openly to be useful and to grow. It is used to encourage the sharing of wisdom and learning rather than keeping it secret.

This proverb describes a person with a narrow or limited perspective who only thinks about their basic needs or immediate self-interest. It is used to mock someone who constantly brings up the same trivial topic or someone who cannot think beyond their personal gain.

This proverb is equivalent to 'don't cry over spilled milk'. It is used to suggest that once something has happened or a mistake has been made that cannot be undone, there is no use in feeling regret or sorrow about it; instead, one should move forward.

This expression is used to describe a small but sincere contribution to a much larger cause. It originates from the Ramayana, where a small squirrel helped Lord Rama build the bridge to Lanka by carrying tiny grains of sand. It is used when someone wants to humbly acknowledge that while their help might be minimal in the grand scheme of things, it is offered with great sincerity.

This proverb is used to describe things that are persistent or difficult to get rid of. Just as the layers/fibers of a banana plant are tightly bound and hard to peel away completely, the secrets, rivalries, or deep-seated issues within a family (gnati) remain attached and cannot be easily discarded or forgotten.

This proverb describes people who claim to have high moral values or a lack of desire only because they lack the opportunity to indulge. It mocks temporary or hypocritical renunciation that arises from necessity rather than genuine conviction.

This proverb describes human behavior regarding knowledge and wealth. A person with true wisdom or substance remains humble and steady, whereas someone with little knowledge or shallow character tends to boast, make a lot of noise, and show off.