కరువుకు మామిళ్ళు, కాలానికి నేరేళ్ళు.

This proverb highlights that borrowing things (especially ornaments or jewelry) for the sake of showing off only brings anxiety and a sense of burden, as one is constantly worried about their safety and eventual return. It is used to advise people to live within their means and be content with what they own.

This proverb highlights the cyclical nature of life and fortune. It suggests that during prosperous times (rising), one might settle for humble or simple things like the Balusu plant, but when times are difficult or declining (falling), one seeks the sweetness or luxury of a Mango to cope. Alternatively, it is used to describe how people's preferences or the availability of resources change according to their current life situation or seasons.

This proverb highlights nature's balance and agricultural wisdom. Tamarind trees are drought-resistant and provide food during famines (scarcity), whereas mangoes flourish during their specific season (abundance). It suggests that different things serve different purposes depending on the circumstances, and that one should be prepared for both good and bad times.

This is a traditional agricultural/seasonal observation. It suggests that when the Jamun fruit (Nerellu) thrives and the Bael fruit (Marellu) ripens or softens, it indicates a period of favorable weather and prosperity. It is used to describe signs of an approaching good season or auspicious timing.

This proverb suggests that positive and sweet experiences (symbolized by mangoes) arrive during prosperous or favorable periods, whereas sour struggles and worries (symbolized by tamarinds/worries, as 'chinta' means both tamarind and worry in Telugu) are prevalent during difficult times. It is used to describe the cyclic nature of fortune and misfortune.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an innocent or inexperienced person tries to do something simple or enjoy a rare treat, but ends up being blamed for something wrong or getting into unexpected trouble. It signifies bad timing or being caught in a streak of misfortune.

This is a traditional agricultural observation. It implies that a bountiful harvest of Jamun (Java plum) fruits indicates favorable weather conditions and a good monsoon, which in turn leads to a successful agricultural season and fertile yields across the lands.

This is a traditional agricultural observation or weather-based proverb. It suggests that a year with excessive heat or specific weather conditions might lead to a poor mango harvest (symbolized as death/failure), while simultaneously being perfect for a bountiful tamarind harvest (symbolized as wealth/success). It is used to describe how certain conditions can be unfavorable for one thing but highly beneficial for another.

This expression highlights that money is essential for two main reasons: maintaining one's social standing (dignity) and surviving during times of extreme hardship or scarcity (drought). It is used to emphasize the importance of financial security for both social and survival needs.

This proverb highlights how nature and life reflect one's fortune. It suggests that during prosperous times (good seasons), one enjoys sweet results like mangoes, whereas during difficult periods (famine or bad seasons), only sour or hardy results like tamarind are found. It is used to describe the cyclic nature of prosperity and hardship.