కోరుకొండ తీర్థానికి కోడిగుడ్డంత మామిడిపిందెలు

This expression is used to describe things or people that are useless, of poor quality, or spoiled from the beginning. Just as a young fruit (pinde) touched by a dog is considered defiled and won't ripen properly, this phrase refers to outcomes that are flawed or individuals who lack character and capability.

This proverb implies that a small spark is enough to destroy a massive problem if applied correctly. It is used to suggest that one does not need excessive force or resources to tackle a task that has an inherent vulnerability.

This expression is used to signify that it is impossible to fully repay someone's immense help or match their stature with material offerings. It emphasizes that devotion or gratitude is more important than the scale of the gift, acknowledging human limitations when dealing with greatness.

This expression is used to acknowledge that one's offerings or gratitude can never truly match the magnitude of the help or blessings received. It is often said humbly when offering a small gift or gesture to someone of great stature or to a deity, implying that while the offering is small, the devotion is large.

This expression is used to describe something that is extremely rare, unexpected, or occurring out of season. Since mango trees typically bloom in the spring (Vasanta Ritu), seeing them bloom in the peak of winter (Margashira month) symbolizes an anomaly or a surprising event.

This expression highlights that some things are practically impossible or unnecessary even if they seem logically proportional. It is used to explain that one's devotion or service should be sincere and appropriate to their capacity, rather than trying to match the immense scale of the person or deity being honored with literal material equality.

This proverb describes a situation where someone's greed or pursuit of more results in the loss of what they already possessed. It is used to caution against abandoning a sure thing in favor of an uncertain, potentially better gain, only to end up with nothing.

This is a seasonal observation and a traditional saying used to mark a specific point in the agricultural and festive calendar. It implies that during the Pattiseema temple festival (usually occurring around Shivaratri), mango trees are just beginning to fruit, and the buds are tiny. It is used to describe the early stages of a process or to denote the specific timing of an event based on nature's cycle.

This expression suggests that a massive problem or a large quantity of something fragile can be destroyed by a very small spark or effort. It is used to imply that even a small amount of truth, a single mistake, or a tiny solution is sufficient to handle a seemingly overwhelming situation.

Even a small lamp can give a wide glow. Physical size does not always lead to insignificant actions. It is the largeness of purpose that makes the act big.