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This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone acts as if they have authority over things that are free or do not belong to them. It mocks people who unnecessarily try to control or dictate terms in matters where they have no personal stake or ownership.

This proverb is used to mock someone who is extremely authoritarian, overly strict, or bossy towards others, implying that their own character or personal life is ironically chaotic, hypocritical, or improper. It is often used to point out the double standards of those who try to control others while they themselves lack discipline.

This expression emphasizes the immense value and power of discretion. It suggests that someone who can maintain a secret or keep their composure and hidden knowledge under control possesses a level of mastery and wisdom that surpasses even their mentors. It is used to praise someone's ability to be discreet and tight-lipped in critical situations.

This expression suggests that worldly life or family responsibilities can often feel like a confinement or a prison due to the endless cycles of obligations, attachments, and burdens. It is typically used in philosophical contexts to describe the desire for liberation or the weight of domestic duties.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe a situation where one incompetent or foolish person tries to teach or lead another incompetent person. It implies that both the 'teacher' and the 'student' are equally clueless or unfit for the task at hand.

This expression is used to highlight a hierarchy of expertise or knowledge. It suggests that while one person might be a mentor for intellectuals or advanced practitioners (Siddharthi), another person serves as a mentor for ordinary people (Abbidi). It is often used to compare two different levels of mastery or to denote that everyone, regardless of their status, has a teacher suited to their needs.

This expression is used to describe a group of people who are exceptionally foolish, naive, or prone to making silly blunders while trying to be helpful. It originates from popular Telugu folklore about a teacher named Paramanandayya and his incredibly dim-witted yet loyal students.

This proverb describes a situation where a person who is already facing one significant problem or disability is burdened with an additional, even more severe misfortune. It is used to express that troubles often come in pairs or that an already difficult situation has been made worse by a new calamity.

This proverb emphasizes how repetition and practice lead to mastery in a skill, while persistent neglect or chronic health issues lead to downfall. Just as continuous writing turns one into a proficient scribe (Karanam), a persistent, untreated cough eventually results in death.

This proverb highlights that a leader's lack of competence or qualification often results in subordinates who lack discipline or respect. It is used to describe situations where the quality of leadership directly dictates the poor behavior or performance of those being managed.