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This expression highlights the power of conscience. It implies that when a person does something morally wrong or goes against their inner values, their conscience (the soul) will immediately trouble them with guilt. It is used to emphasize that one cannot escape the internal accountability of their own heart.

This proverb is used to comment on situations where someone with very limited resources or a low status attempts to put on a grand show, or when the expectations of success are naturally limited by one's humble circumstances. It highlights the mismatch between one's actual capacity and an exaggerated display of pomp.

This expression describes a situation where someone has desires or ambitions that are far beyond their actual capabilities, stature, or resources. It is used to mock unrealistic aspirations or when someone 'aims too high' in a way that seems disproportionate to their reality.

This expression highlights the extreme level of ingratitude shown by a person who harms or acts against the mentor who provided them with knowledge. It implies that betraying a teacher is the ultimate form of being ungrateful.

This expression suggests that for a person who lives an upright, moral, and righteous life, external blessings or divine/educational intervention are secondary. It emphasizes that following 'Dharma' (justice) is the highest form of virtue, and such integrity protects the person on its own without needing special favors or advocacy.

This proverb suggests that for someone who lacks ambition, desire, or interest in life, their surroundings or environment become irrelevant. It implies that a sense of purpose is what drives a person to engage with the world; without it, even a whole country or great opportunities have no value to them. It is used to describe a state of total indifference or renunciation.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's own actions or attempts to solve a problem backfire, resulting in self-inflicted harm or a burden they created for themselves.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of moderation in everything. Just as life-giving nectar can become harmful if consumed excessively, any good thing becomes detrimental when done or used beyond its limits. It is used to advise someone against overindulgence or overdoing a particular task.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone attempts a task that is practically impossible or illogical due to the scale or distance involved. It suggests that from a position of great height or status, it is difficult and unnecessary to keep track of every minute, insignificant detail. It highlights the limitations of human perception and the futility of over-ambitious or unrealistic scrutiny.

This is a humorous or satirical Telugu saying. While teachers are traditionally held in the highest regard in Indian culture, this expression jokingly emphasizes that the domestic consequences of upsetting one's mother-in-law are much more immediate and severe than the spiritual or intellectual consequences of betraying a teacher. It is used to highlight the importance of maintaining harmony with powerful figures in one's personal life.