కాంతల భ్రమలు కన్నుగట్టు మాయలు

This proverb highlights the vulnerability of relying on a single source of support. Just as losing one's only eye results in total blindness, depending solely on one child or a single plan is risky because if that one fails, there is no backup or alternative support system.

This proverb is used to describe someone who gives a completely irrelevant, absurd, or ignorant answer to a question. It highlights the vast disconnect between a person's lack of knowledge and the topic being discussed, as Agastya is a mythological sage and Hanumayamma is a common local name.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a total loss, or when something is completely hollow, empty, or useless despite appearances. It implies that everything has gone down the drain or that the entirety of a matter results in nothingness.

This expression emphasizes that maintaining one's integrity and moral standards is more important than financial or material success. It suggests that while losing money or property is a temporary setback, losing one's reputation or character (becoming 'bhrashtu') is a permanent failure. It is used to encourage ethical behavior even in difficult times.

This expression is used to describe someone who exaggerates a very small issue or minor incident into something massive or significant. It is typically applied when someone overreacts or blows a situation out of proportion.

This proverb is used when the reality of a situation or a person is finally revealed, often leading to disappointment. It describes a scenario where one person's true nature is exposed after they have achieved their goal, causing the other person to lose their false positive impressions or high expectations.

This expression is used to describe partiality or double standards shown by a person. It refers to a situation where someone treats one person or side with kindness and favor (the soft flower) while treating another with harshness or severity (the hard unripe fruit).

This proverb suggests that relying on a single resource or individual is risky. Just as losing one's only eye leads to total blindness, depending on an only child (or a single point of failure) leaves one vulnerable. It is used to emphasize the importance of backups, security, or having multiple supports in life.

In Telugu culture and literature, this expression is used to describe a person who is obscure, unknown, or lacks any significant identity of their own. It refers to a character mentioned in the Ramayana who is only identified as the brother of the famous Sage Agastya, without having his own name or accomplishments recorded.

This proverb is used to explain that mere physical growth or imitation does not bring inherent quality, dignity, or true stature. Just as a buffalo cannot become a royal elephant simply by becoming large, a person cannot gain respect or talent just by mimicking the appearance of greatness without having the actual substance or character.