కుంచెడు గింజలు కూలికిపోతే, తూమెడు గింజలు దూడ తిన్నట్టు.

This expression is used to highlight the obvious origin of something or to indicate that the core essence (the rice) is hidden within a shell (the husk). It serves as a metaphor for looking beyond the external covering to find the true value or substance inside.

This expression is used to describe something that is blatantly obvious or a self-evident truth presented as if it were a profound secret. It mocks situations where someone tries to reveal common knowledge as a major discovery or when a 'secret' is essentially the core nature of the object itself.

This proverb describes a situation where a person, in an attempt to gain a small profit or save a small amount, ends up suffering a much larger loss. It is used to caution against being penny-wise and pound-foolish, or when greed for a small gain leads to significant negligence of existing assets.

This proverb describes a situation where a person suffers a large loss while chasing a very small gain. It is used to mock poor planning or misplaced priorities where the effort to earn something tiny results in neglecting and losing something much more valuable.

This proverb describes a situation where a person suffers a large loss while trying to achieve a small gain. It is used to highlight poor prioritization or scenarios where the cost of an endeavor far outweighs the potential reward.

This proverb highlights that small, incidental efforts or meager savings are insufficient to withstand major crises. It is used to emphasize the importance of substantial planning and large-scale preparation instead of relying on trivial or leftover resources when facing serious difficulties.

This proverb emphasizes that constant conflict and lack of harmony within a family lead to poverty and instability. Prosperity only stays in a home where there is peace and cooperation; whereas internal strife exhausts resources and leads to ruin.

This proverb describes a situation where the effort to earn a small gain results in a much larger loss. It is used when someone's attempt to save or earn a little bit of money backfires, leading to a significant setback or waste at home due to their absence or lack of oversight. (Note: A 'toomu' is a larger measurement than a 'kuncham'.)

A tūmu is a measure equal to 4 kunchams. One step forwards and two backwards.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb highlighting the high productivity and auspiciousness of the Bharani Karthi (astrological season) for sesame cultivation. It implies that sesame sown during this specific time results in an exceptionally bountiful harvest, where even a single pod contains an abundant amount of grain.

This proverb emphasizes that constant internal conflict, bickering, and lack of harmony lead to poverty and the loss of wealth. It suggests that prosperity cannot reside in a place where people are always at odds with each other.