నాలి నాలుక వీడుచు దైవము గలవానిని

This expression emphasizes the importance of commitment, persistence, and integrity. It suggests that once you undertake a task or make a promise (catch hold), it is more honorable to see it through to the end, even at great personal cost, rather than abandoning it halfway.

This expression emphasizes the supreme importance of parents in one's life. It highlights that a mother provides spiritual and emotional guidance like a deity, while a father provides the material support and security necessary for life.

This proverb is used to signify that only the Creator or a higher power truly knows the inner secrets, hidden flaws, or the complete truth behind someone's actions or the essence of a situation that appears different on the outside.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone narrowly escapes a fatal or extremely dangerous situation with minor damage, or survives an ordeal that usually results in death. It implies a sense of being lucky to be alive despite being at the mercy of a powerful predator or a disastrous circumstance.

This proverb suggests that even divine intervention is limited by one's destiny or 'Prarabdha Karma'. It is used to express that results will only follow the effort and destiny written for an individual, implying that one cannot get more than what they are destined for, regardless of prayers.

This proverb advises against jumping to conclusions based on surface-level observations or hearsay. It suggests that one should investigate and verify the truth personally before forming an opinion or making a judgment, as appearances and rumors can often be deceiving.

This expression describes a person who is completely alone in the world, having neither family/kinsmen to visit nor any spiritual or religious belief/deity to turn to for solace. It is used to signify extreme loneliness or a state of being a total outcast.

Utterly destitute.

A traditional Telugu proverb emphasizing the sanctity of marriage in ancient Indian culture. It suggests that for a devoted wife, her husband is the supreme deity. It is used to describe total devotion, loyalty, and respect within a marriage, though in modern contexts, it is often cited when discussing traditional values or historical social norms.

This expression is used to emphasize that God or a divine entity does not need worldly, material offerings like food and clothes for His own sake. It is often cited to suggest that such offerings are purely for the devotee's satisfaction or that true spirituality lies beyond material rituals.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is undergoing immense hardship or performing hidden labor that isn't visible to others. It implies that only the Almighty (or a higher authority) truly understands the depth of one's suffering or the extent of the effort they are putting in.