కోతికి బెల్లం చూపరాదు, కోమటికి ధనం చూపరాదు

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of the 'Three Wise Monkeys' principle (See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil). It serves as a moral guideline advising people to avoid listening to gossip or negativity, refrain from witnessing bad deeds, and avoid speaking ill of others or using harsh language.

This expression is used to describe a mindset where people find someone else's money or possessions as sweet and easy to consume as jaggery. It is often used as a critique of individuals who are eager to spend others' money or use others' resources without hesitation or guilt.

Being liberal at others' expence. To cut large shives of another man's loaf.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is blinded by power or arrogance. Just as a physical cataract prevents a person from seeing the world, an oppressive or tyrannical mindset prevents a person from seeing what is fair, moral, or just. It emphasizes that power-hungry individuals often lose their sense of right and wrong.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of discipline and integrity in one's life. It suggests that just as maintaining a strict diet is essential for physical health, adhering to the truth is essential for moral health. It is used to advise someone to remain committed to their principles and health habits regardless of temptations.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of discipline in health and integrity in character. It suggests that just as one must strictly follow a prescribed diet (Pathyam) for physical recovery, one must strictly adhere to the truth for moral well-being. Both are essential for a healthy life.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone reveals something extraordinary, unexpected, or hidden. Historically, it refers to a humorous or satirical context where an ordinary thing is presented as something grand or surprising. It is often used to mock someone who is over-exaggerating a simple discovery or presenting a well-known fact as a revelation.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of integrity, honesty, and keeping one's word. It suggests that once you have made a promise (ఆడి) or made a statement (పలికి), you must stand by it and not deviate or lie about it later. It is used to describe a person of high moral character who honors their commitments.

This is a traditional proverb emphasizing social conformity and the importance of adhering to structural or communal norms. It suggests that just as a building's rafter (vaasam) must align perfectly with the main beam (paaru) to remain stable, marriages and social relations should stay within traditional boundaries to maintain social order.

This proverb describes things that are never openly admitted or rarely seen in public. Just as one rarely sees a monkey's dead body (as they are said to hide away when dying) or a merchant's scandal (due to their discreet and cautious nature), some things remain hidden from the eyes of the world.

This expression emphasizes the importance of integrity and keeping one's word. It suggests that once a promise is made or a statement is uttered, one must stand by it and never retreat from their commitment or resort to lies.