కష్టాలు కలకాలం కాపురముండవు

This expression emphasizes the importance of physical health and self-reliance. It implies that as long as a person is physically capable and mobile, they can work, earn, and sustain themselves without depending on others.

This proverb emphasizes the power of time (Kalam) and destiny (Karma). 'Kamalabandhavudu' refers to the Sun (the friend of the lotus). It means that when one's luck or time is bad, no matter how powerful, radiant, or influential they are, they must endure hardships. It is used to describe situations where even the most capable people face failures due to unfavorable circumstances.

This expression emphasizes the importance of education and social unity within a community. It suggests that for a community to progress, people must remain united (community bond) and focus on education and literacy (holding the pen) as tools for empowerment.

This expression is used to offer comfort and hope during difficult times. It implies that troubles and misfortunes are temporary phases of life and will eventually pass, just as a guest leaves after a stay rather than becoming a permanent resident.

This expression suggests that innocent, honest, and straightforward people who lack cunning or manipulative traits often find themselves facing more difficulties in a world filled with deceitful individuals. It is used to describe how the lack of malice can sometimes make one vulnerable to life's challenges or exploitation by others.

This proverb emphasizes that while physical or financial difficulties are temporary and will eventually pass, the harsh words, insults, or lack of support experienced during those times are remembered forever. It serves as a reminder to be kind and mindful of one's speech even during stressful or lean periods.

This proverb emphasizes the strength and joy found in a joint family system or unity. It suggests that living together as a collective unit (Koodali) leads to a vibrant, bustling, and happy life, whereas living separately or divided (Veradi) leads to loneliness and hardships.

This expression is used to describe a situation where current new difficulties are so overwhelming that previous hardships, which were once considered unbearable, now seem preferable or mild by comparison. It highlights a 'from the frying pan into the fire' scenario.

This proverb emphasizes the power of destiny and timing. It suggests that when one's luck or fate is unfavorable, even the most powerful or divine beings must face hardships. It is used to express that certain failures or struggles are inevitable due to cosmic timing, regardless of one's capability.

This proverb highlights skepticism towards someone's long-term commitment or reliability when they failed to show effort or capability during the initial, crucial stages of a relationship or project. It is used to suggest that if someone cannot handle small or foundational responsibilities, they cannot be trusted with life-long or larger ones.