కుల విద్యకు సాటిలేదు గువ్వలచెన్నా.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of a mentor or guide in the learning process. It suggests that self-taught knowledge without proper guidance can be incomplete, directionless, or prone to errors, much like a person walking in the dark without sight.

This proverb describes a situation where success is achieved by pure luck or accident rather than by skill, effort, or planning. It is used when someone accomplishes a goal unintentionally or through a random occurrence.

This expression emphasizes the value of substance and reliability over superficial appearance. It suggests that while fancy, colorful items (like blankets) may look attractive, they lack the durability and warmth of a simple, coarse woolly rug (gongadi). In a broader sense, it is used to say that true character or quality is superior to temporary glitz or vanity.

This proverb highlights that seeds must be hidden underground (sown) to sprout and grow, whereas knowledge must be shared and expressed openly to be useful and to grow. It is used to encourage the sharing of wisdom and learning rather than keeping it secret.

This proverb is used to describe a family or a situation where everyone is simple, humble, or lacks specific status/qualities, leading to a life without complications or pretenses. It often implies a state of being basic or unremarkable but content.

This proverb emphasizes that one's innate or inherited family profession comes naturally and is often more sustainable than learned skills. It is used to highlight the importance of preserving traditional crafts or to suggest that one's true talent lies in what has been passed down through generations.

This expression emphasizes that the skills or crafts passed down through generations within a family are inherent and superior to any newly learned skills. It suggests that one naturally excels in their traditional family vocation more than in any other field. It is often used to highlight the importance of tradition and innate talent.

This expression refers to a state of being overwhelmed or ruined by excessive debt. It is used to describe a situation where someone's financial stability or life is destroyed due to borrowing beyond their means.

This expression is used to describe a situation where people are exceptionally simple, modest, or perhaps lacking in expected qualities, yet live together harmoniously. It is often used to characterize a family or a couple who are very humble, unassuming, and devoid of any pretenses or ego.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an already difficult or miserable circumstance is made worse by poor companionship or inadequate support. It signifies the misfortune of someone who, being in a vulnerable state, ends up with a partner or resource that is incompetent or useless.