కవిలె కట్టలు వండితే కరువు తప్పదు

This expression highlights the power of the written word over physical force. While a physical injury from a weapon might heal, the consequences of written documentation, laws, or press reports are permanent and far-reaching. It is used to caution people about the lasting impact of administrative decisions or journalism.

This proverb highlights that regardless of one's struggles, difficulties, or busy schedule, the basic necessity of eating is unavoidable and essential for survival. It is often used to emphasize that humans must work to satisfy their hunger, or as a justification for taking a break to eat despite being in the middle of a crisis.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb used by farmers to predict crop yields based on nature's signals. It suggests that the blooming or fruiting of specific local trees (Kavili) serves as a biological indicator for a successful monsoon rice harvest.

This proverb is used to describe a persistent, annoying problem or a person who remains a constant nuisance without any resolution. It refers to a situation that is stuck in a stagnant, unpleasant state where there is neither an end to the trouble nor any relief from the daily difficulties associated with it.

This proverb is used to describe how people naturally flock to someone who is wealthy, powerful, or successful. Just as frogs gather at a filled pond without an invitation, opportunists and fair-weather friends appear when one has resources or prosperity.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one's obligations, debts, or taxes must be paid regardless of their personal circumstances or success. It highlights the rigid and often unforgiving nature of certain systems or responsibilities.

This is a traditional Telugu folk saying based on nature observation. It suggests that certain behaviors in insects, like bumblebees swarming or 'dancing' in a particular way, serve as a natural indicator that rainfall is imminent. It is used to describe predictable outcomes based on specific signs.

This proverb is used to describe people who make a lot of noise, threats, or boasts but rarely take any real action. It suggests that those who are most vocal about their intentions or anger are often the least likely to be truly dangerous or effective.

This proverb highlights the importance of the red gram (pigeon pea) crop in agrarian life. It signifies that a single successful harvest of a staple crop can alleviate long-term hardship or financial distress. It is used to express that one significant success can solve many prevailing problems.

This proverb highlights the persistent nature of greed or the inevitable burden of taxes and expenses. It refers to the tradition of placing a coin on a deceased person's body or paying a fee at the funeral pyre, implying that financial obligations or worldly attachments follow a person until the very end.