నాలుగుకాళ్ళ జీవాలలో మేక మెత్తన, రెండుకాళ్ళ జీవాలలో కోమటి మెత్తన

This is a traditional Telugu proverb used to describe situations where something is inherently harsh or impossible to find. Just as a blade cannot be soft by its very nature, the proverb suggestively reflects the stereotypical historical tension in households where a mother-in-law is never satisfied with her daughter-in-law, no matter how hard she tries.

This proverb suggests that just as softness is expected in some contexts, in administration or leadership, being too 'soft' or lenient leads to a loss of respect. It implies that a ruler or person in power must be firm to maintain order, otherwise, the subjects or subordinates will disregard their authority.

This proverb is used to describe relationships or objects that are inherently sharp or harsh by nature. It suggests that just as a knife's purpose is to cut and it cannot be blunt or soft, a mother-in-law (in traditional contexts) is expected to be strict or demanding, and one should not expect otherwise.

This proverb emphasizes the critical importance of timing and punctuality. It suggests that certain tasks must be performed during their designated time to be successful. Even if one is unable to do it physically, the intent and preparation should be there, highlighting that missing a seasonal opportunity leads to failure.

This is a traditional proverb used to describe situations or relationships that are inherently difficult or sharp by nature. Just as a knife cannot fulfill its purpose if it is soft, the proverb suggests that the relationship with a mother-in-law is traditionally expected to be strict or stern rather than purely 'soft' or 'kind'. It is often used to comment on the inevitable friction in certain roles or power dynamics.

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This expression refers to two types of people: 'Jivanmrutulu' (living-dead) are those who are physically alive but lack purpose, enthusiasm, or moral character, effectively living like corpses. 'Mruta Jivulu' (dead-living) are those who have passed away physically but continue to live on through their legacy, great deeds, and the memories of people.

This is a humorous and sarcastic proverb describing a bitter daughter-in-law's prayer. The 'six-legged creature' refers to a common housefly or a louse, implying that while she wants the goddess to do a huge task (taking the mother-in-law away), she only intends to offer a trivial, worthless sacrifice in return. It is used to mock people who ask for big favors but are unwilling to give anything significant back.

A person who is technically alive but has no energy, enthusiasm, or hope, living a life of utter misery or despair. It is used to describe someone who is physically present but emotionally or mentally dead.

This expression refers to a situation where a person is trying to pursue two different or conflicting paths at the same time. It signifies instability and the risk of failure in both endeavors, much like how one would fall into the water if the two boats they are standing on drift apart. It is used to advise someone to be decisive and commit to a single course of action.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is foolish, ungrateful, or hypocritical. It refers to a woman who prays for a 'result' that is actually a disaster (her husband going blind) and promises a sacrifice (a six-legged creature, which is usually a common insect or bug) that is worthless. It mocks those who make grand-sounding but meaningless or malicious vows.