మల నల్లబడితే వాన, చన్ను నల్లబడితే బిడ్డ

This expression is used to describe a situation where a simple or crude person receives a treatment or celebration that is equally crude or low-quality. It suggests that the arrangements or surroundings match the character or status of the person involved.

This traditional proverb highlights the interconnectedness of nature and human survival. It emphasizes that the sun is the primary source of life (agriculture/sustenance), which leads to domestic stability, the ability to prepare meals, nourishment, and ultimately, the comfort of rest. It is used to describe the natural order of life and the importance of favorable conditions for prosperity.

This proverb highlights the destructive power of the 'evil eye' or jealousy. It suggests that human envy is so potent that it can cause damage to even the strongest, most inanimate objects like a solid rock. It is used to caution people about the consequences of attracting too much attention or envy from others.

This is a rhythmic folk saying that describes the essential cycle of agrarian life and food security. It highlights that proper preservation (drying crops) leads to a stable supply (storage), which ensures sustenance (cooking and eating) and ultimately leads to contentment and rest (sleep/prosperity). It is often used to emphasize the importance of the first step in a process to ensure the final result.

The muttered grumblings of a stingy host.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Might is Right.' It implies that power, influence, or physical force often determines ownership or control, regardless of who is legally or morally right. It is used to describe situations where a strong person dominates the weak.

This is an old proverb based on traditional superstitions regarding physiological traits. It suggests that certain individuals who defy common physical stereotypes (like a dark-complexioned priest or a fair-complexioned laborer) are exceptionally cunning, shrewd, or dangerous to deal with. It is used to warn someone about people who might be deceptively clever or possess a sharp nature.

This expression is used to describe a situation or a thing that is of very low value or trivial significance. It implies that being associated with such a person or thing brings no real benefit (honor), and losing it or failing in it causes no real loss or sorrow. It emphasizes the pointlessness of pursuing something inferior.

This proverb is used to describe the irony or foolishness of young people mocking the elderly. Just as a green leaf (the youth) will eventually turn yellow and fall like the old leaf, everyone is subject to the passage of time and aging. It serves as a reminder that the fate of the old today will be the fate of the young tomorrow.

This expression is used to describe excessive delays that render a result useless or irrelevant. It suggests that if a process takes too long, the original excitement, necessity, or even the ability to react (like being speechless from exhaustion or hunger) disappears by the time the goal is reached.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the primary person or the most important matter is neglected or ignored, while undue importance or celebration is given to someone or something of lesser significance.