లోభి సొమ్ము లోకుల పాలు, కాని సొమ్ము కాకుల పాలు

This proverb suggests that wealth acquired through sinful or dishonest means will never be enjoyed by the person who earned it. It implies that ill-gotten gains are eventually lost to strangers or criminals, emphasizing that unethical wealth lacks stability and longevity.

This expression (often derived from Sanskrit slokas and used in Telugu discourse) emphasizes the impermanence of the physical body and material riches. It is used to remind people to focus on virtuous deeds, spiritual growth, or legacy rather than vanity and greed, as life is fleeting.

This proverb suggests that wealth hoarded by a greedy or miserly person, who refuses to spend it on themselves or for good causes, will eventually be taken away by others (like thieves) or wasted by circumstances. It emphasizes the futility of extreme hoarding.

This proverb is used to describe how a stingy person who never spends money on themselves or others eventually loses it to strangers or the public, often after their death. It emphasizes that hoarding wealth without enjoying it or helping others is ultimately futile.

This proverb implies that wealth acquired through illegal or unethical means will never be enjoyed by the person who took it; instead, it will eventually be confiscated by authorities, lost to others, or spent on fines and legal issues. It is used to suggest that ill-gotten gains do not stay with the wrongdoer.

This proverb highlights that a stingy person who refuses to spend money on themselves or others will eventually lose it all. When a miser dies or loses control, their hoarded wealth usually ends up being spent or enjoyed by strangers or the public rather than serving its intended purpose.

This proverb highlights that ill-gotten or hoarded wealth never stays with the owner. A miser who refuses to spend even on necessities will eventually lose his wealth to strangers or relatives, while those who earn through betrayal or crime will eventually have their assets seized by authorities or the government.

This proverb is used to convey that people in society have diverse opinions and often engage in gossip or criticism, much like the incessant cawing of crows. It suggests that one should not take public criticism too seriously because it is the nature of the world to talk.

This proverb warns against proximity in certain matters. A crop field located right at the entrance of a village is likely to be ruined by birds and passersby. Similarly, making a marriage alliance with a family in the same village often leads to frequent interference, trivial misunderstandings, and eventual conflicts due to being too close to each other.

This expression is used to convey that people will always find something to gossip about or criticize, regardless of what one does. Just as crows caw incessantly, society often engages in relentless talk or judgment. It is used to advise someone to ignore public opinion or gossip.