నాకు తెలియకుండా నంబికిష్టయ్యకు కనికెడు జుట్టా?

This proverb suggests that it is better to deal with a person or situation that is familiar, even if it is difficult or unpleasant, rather than facing something completely new and unpredictable. It is used when choosing between a known risk and an uncertain one.

This proverb is used to mock someone who makes absurd or foolish assumptions based on a small, unrelated observation. It highlights a lack of context or common sense, where a person jumps to a ridiculous conclusion—like assuming an elderly grandfather's wedding just because they see a festive decoration on a drum.

This proverb is used to describe a person who does not understand the severity or consequences of a situation until they personally suffer from it or until the problem becomes unavoidable. It is similar to the English expression 'to learn the hard way.'

This expression is used to describe a situation where resources are poorly distributed or complementary assets are missing. It highlights a scenario where everyone lacks what is necessary to complete a task, emphasizing mutual deficiency or a lack of coordination where one person has land but no cattle, and another has strength but no helpers.

This expression is used when someone tries to explain or hide facts about a person or situation that you already know very well. It highlights that one is already intimately familiar with the reality or the flaws of the subject in question, making external explanations unnecessary.

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 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.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is an intermediary or a mere employee and does not have a personal stake or emotional investment in the core asset or mission. It implies that if the main object of value is lost, the person who only manages it loses nothing of their own, highlighting a lack of accountability or personal concern.

This expression highlights the perfect pairing of a creator's work with their chosen deity. It is used to describe situations where someone has a specific, unparalleled mastery in a particular niche or where two things are perfectly suited for each other. It celebrates the unique devotional styles of two great vaggeyakaras (composer-singers) of Telugu literature and Carnatic music.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of firsthand experience over theoretical knowledge. It is used to convey that one cannot judge the quality, difficulty, or nature of a situation or task without actually engaging in it or trying it out.