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This proverb conveys that if it is someone's destiny to live, they will survive even the most dire circumstances or extreme poverty. It is often used to express faith in fate or resilience during life-threatening situations where medical or material resources are scarce.

This proverb emphasizes that it is better to do even a small, seemingly trivial activity than to do nothing at all. It promotes the idea that staying active, even in a minor way, contributes to physical and mental well-being compared to complete laziness or inactivity.

This expression is used to describe a life where the hardships and suffering outweigh the actual lifespan or the moments of peace. It conveys the sentiment that existence is filled with more misery than joy, often used when someone feels overwhelmed by continuous troubles.

In one’s life, health is more essential than material wealth and so it should not be neglected.

This proverb describes a situation where a person creates a deal or an arrangement that appears mutual but is primarily self-serving. It is used to mock someone who pretends to be fair while ensuring they get the better or more fundamental part of the bargain.

This is a philosophical expression reflecting a pessimistic or stoic view of existence. It suggests that living involves constant suffering (disease), sleep provides temporary respite from that pain, and death is the ultimate cure or state of perfect peace (health) where suffering finally ends.

This expression is used to describe a person who is habitually lazy, slow, or procrastinating. It suggests that such lethargic behavior is an inherent quality of their nature, often used to remark on someone who takes an excessively long time to complete a task or refuses to act quickly.

This proverb describes a person who prioritizes maintaining a grand, flashy outward appearance or a luxurious lifestyle in society while neglecting the basic needs of their family at home. It is used to criticize vanity, hypocrisy, or financial mismanagement.

This proverb describes a person who pretends to be wealthy and prosperous in public (by wearing expensive clothes or 'dastu') while suffering from poverty and hunger (fasting or 'pastu') in private. It is used to mock vanity, false pride, or the act of maintaining appearances despite financial hardship.

This is the Telugu equivalent of the 'Three Wise Monkeys' principle. It serves as a moral guideline to avoid evil: do not listen to evil, do not speak evil, and do not see evil. It is used to encourage people to maintain purity of mind and avoid participating in gossip or negativity.