మొదలు చేవలేక తుద నెట్లు కలుగురా

This expression is used to suggest that individuals with a crooked or malicious nature are unlikely to possess or develop virtuous qualities. It implies that a person's inherent deceitful character acts as a barrier to goodness.

This proverb signifies the essential starting points or milestones. Just as a spindle of thread is the fundamental starting point for weaving a saree, the Upanayanam (sacred thread ceremony) is considered the beginning of formal education and disciplined life for a young boy in traditional Indian culture.

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 expression means that every problem has a specific solution or a 'key'. Without the right tool, knowledge, or approach, it is impossible to achieve the desired outcome or solve a mystery. It emphasizes that certain tasks require a prerequisite or a specific method to be completed successfully.

This proverb emphasizes that a family's prosperity, harmony, and reputation depend largely on the character and conduct of the woman of the house. It is used to highlight the importance of a spouse's virtues in ensuring a happy and successful life.

This proverb is used to warn against extreme greed. It describes a situation where a person's desire for extra profit or interest leads them to take excessive risks, resulting in the loss of their original investment or capital.

This proverb describes a situation where when a powerful or influential person falls from grace or faces a downfall, even the common or weak people who were previously afraid of them will take the opportunity to criticize, mock, or attack them. It is used to illustrate how people react to someone's loss of power or misfortune.

This proverb emphasizes the fundamental importance of maternal care and guidance in a person's character development. It suggests that without the nurturing, values, and emotional intelligence instilled by a mother, an individual might lack the empathy or wisdom required to govern or lead others effectively.

This expression suggests that a person lacking character or virtue cannot truly comprehend or appreciate the integrity and excellence of someone who is noble. It is used to imply that one's perspective is limited by their own nature and behavior.

This proverb describes a situation of utter helplessness or lack of utility. Just as a field with no nutrients cannot produce a crop and a weak cow cannot provide service or milk, it refers to things or people that lack the basic strength or resources required to be productive.