మన్ను విడవకుండా దున్నితే, వెన్ను విడవకుండా పండును.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of punctuality and hard work in agriculture. 'Egili' refers to the very early morning hours (pre-dawn). It suggests that starting work early is so effective that even someone with limited resources or skills can achieve a good yield.

There are always people who are of superior abilities. One should try for the best in life, but after achieving a good position in life, one should not feel that one is at the top of the world; there are still higher peaks to reach.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone goes on a mission or trip but achieves absolutely nothing. It highlights a futile journey where the person returns in the same state they left, without completing the intended task or gaining anything from the effort.

This expression highlights the cyclical nature of life, suggesting that joy and sorrow are inseparable companions. Just as a shadow follows a person, grief inevitably follows happiness, and conversely, sorrow provides the backdrop that makes happiness meaningful. It is used to encourage equanimity during good times and hope during bad times.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a problem needs to be solved or a task accomplished without causing any damage or loss to the parties involved. It refers to finding a diplomatic or clever middle ground where the objective is achieved while maintaining perfect balance and avoiding negative consequences.

This expression emphasizes that when a task is performed with patience, care, and kindness (without force or causing distress), it yields the best results naturally. It is used to suggest that gentle persuasion or a steady, painless approach often achieves goals more effectively than aggressive or forceful methods.

This expression is used to describe a state of extreme suffering or boredom where time feels agonizingly slow. It suggests that while one's life or strength might be fading away, the day itself feels endless and difficult to get through.

This expression is used to describe a situation where two people or things provide mutual support, even if one's contribution is small. It often refers to a husband and wife or partners helping each other to make life more comfortable and manageable, just as mixing hot and cold water results in a pleasant temperature.

This proverb describes someone who tries to avoid a difficult or primary responsibility by suggesting an easier or indirect task. It is used to mock people who give excuses or offer alternatives to escape the actual work assigned to them.

This proverb is used to describe a person who undertakes a journey or task but returns without achieving any result or performing the intended purpose. It highlights the futility of an action where someone simply goes and comes back without making any progress or difference.