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This proverb highlights that size or outward appearance does not equate to strength or utility. The Jeelugu (Sago Palm) tree is soft and lacks the structural integrity required for construction, no matter how tall it grows. It is used to describe people who may look impressive or have high status but lack the necessary character, skill, or substance to be truly useful.

This proverb is used to criticize someone's excessive greed or unrealistic ambitions. It highlights the foolishness of trying to sacrifice one's personal stability or household essentials for the sake of grand, unattainable projects or for helping others beyond one's means.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely loyal or strictly confined to their own circle, family, or workplace. It characterizes someone who never interferes in others' business or stays so busy/loyal to their own home that they never visit others.

This expression means that the labor or efforts of a person without a family or support system are often wasted or unacknowledged. In a broader sense, it highlights that when one works only for themselves without anyone to share the benefits or the burden, the true value of that work is lost.

This proverb is used to convey that an individual's inherent nature or character cannot be changed through external efforts or superficial modifications. Just as boiling neem leaves will never make them taste sweet like jaggery, a person with a fundamentally bad or stubborn disposition will not change their core traits easily.

This proverb suggests that artificial beauty or temporary pleasures (represented by bought company and fancy clothing) cannot provide true spiritual happiness or create a heavenly atmosphere. It highlights that substance, virtue, and genuine relationships are more important than materialistic displays.

This proverb highlights that partnering with people who are constantly wandering from house to house or who do not have a stake in agricultural production leads to a lack of savings or harvest. It is used to suggest that one should choose business partners whose interests and professional habits align with the goal of the venture, otherwise, the resources will be squandered or mismanaged.

This proverb describes a state of total insecurity, neglect, or lack of discipline. It is used to refer to a situation where there are no boundaries or protections in place, often implying that a system or family is disorganized and vulnerable to outside interference or internal chaos.

This expression describes a person who talks grandly or boasts about their status at home, yet depends on others for their basic needs or survival. It is used to mock hypocritical people who act superior but are actually freeloaders.

This proverb describes a situation of complete lack of security or discipline. It is used to refer to households or organizations where there is no control, no boundaries, and no protection, often implying a state of mismanagement or vulnerability where anyone can come and go as they please.