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This proverb is used to describe an elderly person who continues to have youthful desires, enthusiasm, or immature thoughts that do not match their actual age. It highlights the contrast between physical aging and a youthful or spirited mindset.

This proverb suggests that one's health, particularly digestion or appetite, directly influences their overall quality of life and domestic happiness. If a person is physically healthy and well-fed, their lifestyle and family life remain stable and pleasant; conversely, poor health or hunger leads to a miserable household environment.

This expression is used to remark that maturity, wit, or a sense of humor (sarasam) do not automatically develop just because a person grows older. It is often used to criticize someone who is old enough but lacks social grace, romantic sensibility, or intelligence.

This proverb highlights that while it is easy to measure or understand physical and material things, it is impossible to truly know or measure a person's inner thoughts, intentions, or character. It is often used to advise caution when trusting people, as their outward appearance may not reflect their hidden motives.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a minor concern or source of relief is superseded by a larger event, or specifically, that once a major outcome is achieved (the river flowing), the preliminary signs (the rain) are no longer needed. It is often used to imply that after a long-awaited result occurs, the struggles leading up to it come to an end.

This proverb is used to say that true affection or feelings cannot be forced or faked. Just as embracing someone won't create a biological connection that isn't there, external gestures cannot compensate for a lack of genuine intent or love in one's heart.

This expression means that genuine affection or love cannot be forced or manufactured if it doesn't exist naturally. It is used when someone's display of care feels fake or when emphasizing that true feelings must come from within.

This expression is used to describe a person who has a habit of exaggerating things or blowing small issues out of proportion. It is similar to the English idiom 'to make a mountain out of a molehill'.

This is the Telugu equivalent of the English proverb 'Where there is a will, there is a way.' It means that if one is truly determined to achieve something, they will find a method to overcome any obstacles.

This expression means that one's conscience is the ultimate judge of their actions and intentions. It is used to emphasize that even if the whole world is deceived, a person's inner self knows the truth, making the conscience the most reliable witness to one's character.