ముద్ర ముద్రగానే ఉండగా, ముగ్గురు బిడ్డల తల్లి అయినట్లు

This proverb emphasizes individuality and self-interest. It means that despite the closest of human bonds (like a mother and child), every person has their own physical needs, hunger, and personal destiny. It is often used to suggest that even in intimate relationships, people must eventually look after themselves or that one's internal feelings and needs cannot be fully shared by another.

This traditional proverb reflects the historical socioeconomic burden of the dowry system and wedding expenses in India. It suggests that the financial strain of marrying off three daughters can lead to total poverty, regardless of one's initial wealth or status.

This proverb emphasizes that someone who does not help or stand by you in times of need is a burden, regardless of their status or the history shared with them. It is used to suggest that reliability and support are more valuable than mere titles or past contributions in a relationship or partnership.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an inexperienced person tries to give advice or instructions to someone who is much more experienced and knowledgeable in that specific field. It highlights the irony of a novice teaching a veteran.

This expression refers to something that is messy, disorganized, or poorly executed. It compares a drawing or task to a pattern made by a monkey or on rough stone, implying it lacks clarity, beauty, or skill. It is often used to describe bad handwriting or a chaotic situation.

This traditional Telugu proverb reflects the historical socioeconomic burden of marrying off three daughters. It suggests that the expenses and responsibilities associated with the weddings and dowries of three girls would drain a family's wealth so entirely that even a wealthy or stable man (metaphorically the 'old man') would be rendered penniless or ruined.

This proverb highlights the changing nature of children as they grow up. It suggests that while children are easy to manage and dependent when they are infants (held in a cloth cradle or 'addalu'), they become independent, headstrong, or even ungrateful once they reach adulthood (represented by 'gaddalu' or beards). It is used to express a parent's frustration when adult children no longer listen or follow their guidance.

This expression is used to describe an action that is redundant, useless, or has no significant impact because it is being added to something that is already vast or abundant. Just as rain does not change the level of the sea, a small contribution or help given to someone who already has everything is considered pointless.

This expression is used to describe an action that is completely futile or a resource that is wasted because the scale of the problem is too vast. Just as a small amount of pungent asafoetida cannot change the taste or smell of the entire ocean, small efforts directed at massive problems result in no noticeable impact.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a problem or symptom appears in an inanimate object or an unrelated third party instead of the actual person or source involved. It highlights the absurdity of blaming or finding faults in something that shouldn't be affected while the main actors are perfectly fine.