మఘ పుబ్బలు వర్షిస్తే, మీ అన్న సేద్యం, నా సేద్యం మన్నే

This proverb describes someone who sets ideal or impossible conditions before committing to a task. It highlights the tendency to blame external factors or demand perfect resources to justify one's willingness to work, implying that with such perfect comforts, anyone would be willing to do the job.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It means that if it rains during the Hasta and Chitta periods (usually late September to mid-October), the soil becomes so fertile and the water supply so abundant that crops will flourish anywhere, metaphorically even on a palanquin (Andalam). It highlights the critical importance of these specific seasonal rains for a successful harvest.

This proverb humorously suggests that begging is a more reliable or easier way to survive than farming. It implies that while agriculture is dependent on seasons and labor, a beggar can find success through three means: persistent asking, wandering, or evoking sympathy. It is often used to comment on people who prefer dependency or easy paths over hard labor.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing and readiness. Just as a blunt knife is useless for cutting, farming becomes futile if the right season or opportunity is missed. It is used to convey that actions must be taken at the appropriate time to be effective.

This proverb is used to describe tasks or situations that require constant attention, effort, and resources. Just as a chronic illness needs continuous care and a garden requires daily maintenance to prevent it from withering, certain responsibilities or businesses demand unending vigilance to stay viable.

This proverb highlights tasks or conditions that require constant attention and never-ending effort. 'Meha Jadyam' refers to chronic metabolic or venereal diseases that are difficult to cure and persist for a long time, while 'Thota Sedyam' refers to gardening or horticulture, which demands daily maintenance, watering, and care without a definitive completion point. It is used to describe situations that are perpetual or 'bottomless pits' of time and effort.

This proverb emphasizes the power of teamwork and support. It suggests that even an incompetent or timid person can achieve great tasks, like agriculture, if they have a large family or a strong team to support and guide them. Success often depends more on collective strength than individual ability.

This proverb highlights a recipe for complete ruin or waste. It suggests that if a father is a farmer and his son is a doctor, they might survive, but if they consume alcohol (or waste resources), everything they earn will be lost. It is often used to warn against addictive habits that destroy family legacies regardless of how hard the previous generation worked.

This expression emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and resourcefulness. It suggests that maintaining a small, manageable kitchen garden or backyard plot provides enough produce to meet a family's primary daily needs, ensuring food security and reducing dependency on outside markets.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of using fertilizers or manure in agriculture. It suggests that if a farmer neglects to enrich the soil, the crop will inevitably fail, leading to poverty and hunger. It is used to highlight that success requires the right inputs and preparation.