కుండలో లేనిది నా శిఖలో నుండి తెచ్చిపెట్టనా? అన్నదట.

This proverb emphasizes the necessity of having an elder or a leader figure in a household or group to maintain order and provide guidance. It suggests that even if a truly wise person is unavailable, one should at least have someone who can command authority or act as a figurehead to prevent chaos.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone expects another person to do all the work or provide all the resources, only for the other person to take the credit or maintain control over the outcome. It signifies a redundant or exploitative arrangement where one party gains nothing despite providing everything.

This proverb highlights the destructive nature of greed and malice. It implies that being overly obsessed with money leads one to commit sinful acts, while harboring negative intentions or bad thoughts eventually leads to one's own downfall or misfortune. It is used as a moral warning to maintain integrity and a positive mindset.

This proverb describes a situation where someone wants to achieve a result without any expenditure or effort. It is used to criticize unrealistic expectations or stinginess, highlighting that you cannot expect growth or progress if you are unwilling to use the necessary resources.

This is a sarcastic Telugu proverb used to mock someone who makes excuses for their own inability by putting the burden on someone else's endurance. It is often used when someone promises to perform a task repeatedly or excessively, provided the other person can tolerate the consequences, implying that the task itself is no trouble for the performer but rather a test for the receiver.

This proverb highlights the essential elements that bring life and joy to a place. Just as birds are vital for the vibrancy and identity of a grove (orchard), children are considered the soul and joy of a household. It is used to emphasize the importance of children in making a home feel complete and lively.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to escape a small problem only to end up in a much worse or more dangerous situation. It is the Telugu equivalent of the English idiom 'Out of the frying pan and into the fire'.

This proverb emphasizes that without initial resources, capital, or preparation, one cannot expect a yield or result. It is used to point out that success requires having the necessary means at the start.

This expression is used to illustrate that resources, secrets, or wealth cannot be preserved or accumulated if the container (or person) is fundamentally flawed or lacks integrity. Just as water leaks from a pot with holes, efforts spent on a person with bad habits or a system with deep flaws will always go to waste.

This expression describes a situation where someone expects results or growth without any investment or sacrifice. It is used to mock people who want to keep their resources intact while expecting a great outcome, highlighting the impossibility of achieving something for nothing.