మామిళ్ళు నరికి మోదుగలు నాటినట్లు

This proverb highlights nature's balance and agricultural wisdom. Tamarind trees are drought-resistant and provide food during famines (scarcity), whereas mangoes flourish during their specific season (abundance). It suggests that different things serve different purposes depending on the circumstances, and that one should be prepared for both good and bad times.

This is a traditional folk saying that links a heavy mango harvest season (summer) with the prevalence of diseases like smallpox or heat-related ailments. It reflects the observation that the intense heat required for mangoes to ripen also creates an environment where contagious diseases spread more easily.

This proverb is used to express faith in divine providence or natural responsibility. It suggests that the creator or the person who initiates a task will also take care of the necessary sustenance and protection. It is often used to reassure someone that God or a guardian will provide for their needs.

This proverb refers to a situation where people from diverse, often humble or unrelated backgrounds, come together and suddenly assume positions of authority or leadership. It is often used to describe a disorganized group of people who have gained power or status without the traditional qualifications or a cohesive background, sometimes implying a lack of genuine unity or merit.

This expression describes a person who, due to negligence or poor decision-making at the start of a task, ends up failing or suffering losses, eventually being forced to pay a penalty or face regret at the end. It is used to caution against poor planning or lack of foresight.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is raised or something is developed only to be exploited or destroyed in the end. It refers to the inevitable fate of something being nurtured just to meet an ultimate, often harsh, purpose.

This proverb is used to illustrate that the source or external appearance of something does not necessarily define the quality or essence of the outcome. Just as dark clouds produce clear water, a person's humble origins or outward appearance do not dictate their character or the value of their work.

This traditional saying highlights that a household is vibrant and lively when there are children playing, just as a forest looks beautiful and bright when Moduga (Butea monosperma) flowers bloom. It is used to describe the joy and bustle children bring to a family.

This proverb describes unfair partiality or double standards within a household. It refers to a situation where a woman treats her husband poorly (giving him a small, rough leaf to eat from) while showing excessive hospitality or preference toward her son-in-law (giving him a large, premium banana leaf). It is used to mock people who value outsiders or guests more than their own family members.

This expression is used to describe a person who is overly self-satisfied or takes immense pride in their own small achievements, often ignoring the bigger picture or failing to realize that their actions are self-serving and of little consequence to others.