లోభిని చంపవలెనంటే, డబ్బు అడిగితే చాలును.

This proverb highlights the extreme physical exhaustion and danger associated with primitive labor-intensive farming tools like the 'Etamu' (a traditional counterpoise water-lift). While Yama, the God of Death, takes lives one by one, the grueling toil of using such equipment is said to destroy the health and lives of several people simultaneously due to the sheer strain.

This proverb highlights that courage and self-confidence are more valuable than material wealth. It is used to describe a situation where a person, despite having financial resources, cannot achieve anything or defend themselves because they lack the necessary boldness or character.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one is willing to give up a potential gain or an asset just to escape from a dangerous or stuck position. It signifies that safety and liberation are more important than the original objective when things go wrong.

Said by a man whose hand had been caught by a guana in a hole. Catching a Tartar.

This expression highlights that during difficult or unfavorable times, it is extremely hard to get help or secure a loan, even if one is willing to pay it back. It is used to describe a period of misfortune where even basic resources or support systems fail.

This proverb highlights that quality and luck are more important than quantity. If a place, business, or venture is lucky (auspicious) for someone, even a very small amount of it will bring great prosperity, whereas a vast amount of unlucky resources might lead to failure. It is used to emphasize that one should value favorable outcomes and good fortune over mere size or scale.

This expression suggests that for someone who is gaining something through illicit means or luck rather than hard work, even a small amount is a bonus. It is used to describe situations where people should be satisfied with whatever they can get when they have no right to it in the first place.

This expression highlights the power of wealth in determining social status and comfort. It contrasts the extreme luxury one can enjoy with money against the struggle and lack of basic respect one faces in poverty.

This expression describes a person who constantly complains about their spouse's presence or behavior but is very eager to enjoy the financial benefits and wealth provided by them. It is used to highlight hypocrisy or material greed in a relationship.

This proverb is used to describe something that is very easy to accomplish or a person who is easily convinced or subdued. Just as amaranth (thotakura) is so tender that it doesn't need extra water to cook beyond what clings to it after washing, some tasks require minimal effort or some people are very soft-natured.

In Telugu culture, the maternal uncle (menamama) holds a position of great responsibility and affection, often seen as a protective surrogate for the mother. This proverb emphasizes that even in the absence of a mother, a maternal uncle can provide the necessary support, guidance, and security to a child.