కుయుక్తుల మాయల విర్రవీగు నియ్యోగులు అనాథయోగులవ యోగులు.

This proverb highlights the virtue of silence and patience. It suggests that a person who knows when to keep quiet, avoids unnecessary arguments, and maintains composure is as enlightened and wise as a great saint or yogi. It is often used to advise someone to stay calm and silent in provocative situations.

This expression emphasizes that the manner in which a gift or charity is given is as important as the act itself. Giving money or help while being arrogant or disrespectful devalues the noble act. It is used to teach that true generosity must be accompanied by humility and kind speech.

This proverb is used to point out that mere talk or intellectual pretense does not make someone an expert or a spiritual master. It emphasizes that true wisdom or status comes from practice and experience, not just from repeating high-sounding words or philosophical jargon without depth.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one's efforts lead to completely unexpected or contrary results. It highlights the irony or frustration when an action intended to produce something beneficial (millets) results in something troublesome or useless (thorns).

This proverb suggests that destiny or luck plays a more significant role in determining one's path in life than intelligence or academic wisdom. It is often used when an intelligent person faces misfortune or when success comes to someone despite their lack of expertise.

This expression is used when something intended for a specific person or purpose ends up benefiting someone else or fulfilling a different need unexpectedly. It highlights situations where a special preparation serves a double purpose or is diverted to a newcomer.

This proverb suggests that individuals who have physical limitations or disadvantages often compensate for them by developing sharper wits, cleverness, or sometimes manipulative tendencies. It is used to describe someone who uses their cunning to overcome obstacles or to get their way when they cannot do so through direct strength or action.

This proverb describes a situation where someone performs a task or offers help that is ultimately useless, illogical, or redundant. It refers to a legend where mendicants tried to build a shelter for a goddess who is omnipresent or already has the whole world as her abode, signifying wasted effort or misplaced priorities.

This is a traditional Telugu weather proverb based on atmospheric observation. It suggests that when a ring or halo (pariveshamu) is seen around the moon, it is a sign that rainfall is imminent. In a broader sense, it is used to describe a reliable indicator of a future event.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone or something might be closely related to you or under your control, but the resources or assets they possess belong to someone else. It highlights the distinction between personal relationships and ownership of property, or a situation where one's authority is limited despite a close connection.