లంచమనే చెట్టు కొమ్మలు నలుప్రక్కలా ప్రాకియుండును.

This expression is used to describe someone who is firm, reliable, and strong. A tamarind branch is known for its extreme flexibility and strength (it doesn't break easily), whereas a drumstick branch is very brittle and snaps quickly. It is used to compliment someone's resilience or to indicate that a task or person is more formidable than they appear.

This expression is used to highlight extreme corruption. It suggests that nothing, even the most basic or essential action, can be accomplished without paying a bribe. It is typically used when criticizing a system where illegal gratification has become mandatory for every step of a process.

This proverb contrasts the raw, unrefined strength of things that grow in waste or harsh conditions with the refined, clean beauty of things nurtured with care. It is often used to compare a person who grows up without guidance but becomes tough, versus someone who is raised with discipline and values to become virtuous.

This proverb emphasizes the value of life and environmental preservation. It suggests that one should not destroy something that is thriving and green, even if it is seemingly useless or harmful like the Musini (Strychnine) tree, as every living thing has its place in nature.

This proverb is used to mock someone who acts excessively pious, studious, or formal at an inappropriate time or place, often out of a desire to show off their knowledge or status even when it is unnecessary or awkward.

This expression is used to describe a person who is clever, influential, or powerful in such a way that they can manage situations to their advantage regardless of the outcome. It can also refer to someone whose words or actions are doubly effective or, in a more cautionary sense, someone who can be both helpful and dangerous.

This expression is used to describe something that is extremely vulnerable or likely to melt away, disappear, or yield quickly due to its environment. Just as butter cannot withstand the heat of a stove, it refers to a person's lack of self-control or a situation that is bound to result in a predictable outcome when exposed to temptation or pressure.

This expression emphasizes that happiness and satisfaction are states of mind. If one's mental state is disturbed, sorrowful, or unhealthy, no amount of physical luxury or sensory pleasure can bring joy. It is used to highlight that true contentment comes from within, not just from the external body or surroundings.

This expression is used to describe an extreme state of corruption where nothing moves or functions without a bribe. It satirically suggests that even a basic or inanimate object requires a payoff to perform its duty.

This proverb is used to describe an ignorant person who tries to explain or judge something valuable or sophisticated without having any knowledge of it. Just as a monkey doesn't know the value of a gemstone and confuses it with something mundane, this expression mocks someone who speaks authoritatively about topics they don't understand.