మెరుపు దీపం కాదు, మబ్బు గొడుగు కాదు.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the outcome or result is proportional to the effort or signs shown. It implies that one should not expect a massive result (heavy rain) if the indications or efforts (lightning) are minimal. It is often used to tell someone that they will get exactly what they deserve or what they have worked for, no more and no less.

This is a traditional Telugu agricultural saying or weather-lore. It suggests that clouds appearing in the northern direction are a certain sign of rain and will not dissipate without a downpour. It is used to express certainty about an impending event based on specific observations.

This is a traditional Telugu riddle or a rhythmic expression used to describe something that seems familiar or close but is actually distinct. It is often used to refer to a mirror or a reflection, where the image looks like someone you know (a neighbor) or is contained in a vessel, but isn't actually that person or object.

This proverb is used to highlight the inadequacy of small or trivial efforts when facing a major disaster or an overwhelming force. It suggests that certain problems are so massive that common defensive measures are completely useless against them.

This expression is used to criticize someone who tries to use the same solution for two completely different problems. It highlights the absurdity of treating a life-threatening or major event (thunderbolt) with the same approach as a common, mundane task (consecrating rice).

This expression is used to highlight the futility of using weak or insignificant defenses against a massive, overwhelming force or a major disaster. It suggests that certain problems are too big to be solved by trivial means.

This suggests that adjustment to the situation, and adaptability to the present requirements is essential for success in life. Rigidity is not recommended in all matters. But when practiced in the extreme, it would turn one into an opportunist, who gives up all ethics for immediate success.

This expression is used to signify that when there are strong indications or warnings of an event (like a person's anger or a developing situation), the outcome is inevitable. It implies that certain actions or consequences will surely follow their preceding signs.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the monsoon. It signifies that certain seasonal conditions or specific cloud formations (Karthimoola) are a sure sign of impending rain. In a broader sense, it is used to describe an event that is inevitable or a promise that will definitely be fulfilled once the signs are visible.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a small or inadequate solution is proposed for a massive, unstoppable problem. It highlights the futility of using weak defenses against powerful forces or inevitable consequences.