మర్రిచెట్టు కింద మొక్కలు మొలవవు, అయ్య కింద ఎవరూ ముందుకు రారు.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where something beneficial or pleasant is made inaccessible or difficult to enjoy due to an underlying nuisance or danger. It refers to a person or thing that possesses great value but is surrounded by unpleasant obstacles or negative associations.

This proverb is used to criticize people who lack shame or accountability. It suggests that if someone hasn't even acknowledged or felt remorse for their first significant blunder, they have no right to engage in further disputes or act as if they are righteous. It is often applied to someone who tries to cover up one mistake with further arguments or excuses.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is darkness or ignorance right at the base of a source of light or knowledge. It refers to someone who is very close to a person of greatness or wisdom, yet remains uninfluenced or unaware of that excellence, similar to how the area directly beneath a lamp remains in shadow.

This expression is used to describe how a very dominant or famous personality can overshadow others around them, preventing them from developing their own identity or achieving success. Just as a large tree blocks sunlight and nutrients from smaller plants, a great person's influence might inadvertently stifle the growth of those in their immediate shadow.

This expression is used to describe a classic chicken-and-egg dilemma or a circular argument where it is impossible to determine which of two related things happened or existed first. It is often applied to situations involving infinite regress or complex causal loops.

This is a rhetorical expression or a riddle-like saying often used to discuss the cyclical nature of things or to question priorities. 'Eruvaka' refers to the traditional festival marking the beginning of the plowing season. It highlights the deep connection between the arrival of rains (rivers) and the start of agricultural activity.

This expression describes a hidden, unexpected, and extremely dangerous threat. It is used to refer to a person who appears harmless or is in a close/intimate circle but is actually waiting for an opportunity to strike or cause harm.

This expression refers to something that exists but is completely useless or wasted because it is in a position where it cannot be seen or utilized. Just as moonlight falling under a grindstone serves no purpose and provides no light to the surroundings, a talent or a resource that is hidden or misplaced is considered 'Sana kinda vennela'.

This expression refers to a constant, self-inflicted danger or a situation where one harbors something extremely risky or harmful. It is often used to describe keeping an untrustworthy person close or maintaining a habit that will eventually lead to one's own destruction.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a smaller, less significant thing or person is overshadowed or made redundant by something much larger or superior. It can also refer to something being unnoticeable or unnecessary in the presence of a much greater light or talent.