నంబి, తంబళి, నాగుబాము, చెవులపిల్లి ఎదురుపడితే చేటు వస్తుంది.

This proverb highlights conflict resolution and ego. When two wise people meet, they find a middle ground or a new solution (3rd path). When a wise man meets a fool, the wise man steps aside, leaving his path and the fool's path (2 paths). When two fools meet, neither yields, resulting in a single-minded confrontation or collision on the same path (1 path).

This is an old superstitious proverb listing specific people or creatures that were historically considered ill-omens if encountered while starting a journey or a task. It reflects ancient social prejudices and traditional beliefs about omens (shakuna).

This proverb is used to describe a person who is so unlucky or prone to causing bad omens that their greatest contribution to a task is simply staying away from it. It highlights that someone's absence is more beneficial than their presence or help.

This expression refers to treating different people or situations with a single, rigid standard without considering their specific differences or nuances. It highlights the error of a 'one size fits all' approach when individual circumstances should be taken into account.

This expression describes a person who lacks focus, loyalty, or a specific plan, and instead accepts or settles for the very first person or option they encounter. It is used to criticize someone's lack of discrimination, poor decision-making, or desperation in choosing alternatives.

This proverb is used to highlight the futility of trying different methods to obtain something that simply does not exist or is unavailable. It suggests that if a substantial effort (sucking) yielded nothing, a superficial effort (licking) will certainly not produce results. It is often used to mock someone who keeps trying pointless alternatives for a hopeless cause.

This proverb is used to criticize or mock ineffective or disorganized leadership. It suggests that just as a temple priest (Tambali) is not traditionally seen as a ruling authority, certain types of management might be weak, fussy, or lack real power, leading to chaos or poor results.

This proverb is used to describe work that is of poor quality, unreliable, or amateurish. It refers to people attempting tasks for which they lack true expertise, resulting in something mediocre or untrustworthy. It is often used to mock someone's superficial skills.

This is a superstitious folk saying based on old beliefs. In certain regional traditions, encountering a 'Nambi' (a specific sect of temple priests) or a venomous snake at the start of a journey was considered a bad omen, indicating that the task being undertaken would not be successful. It is used to describe situations where someone feels destined for failure or bad luck regardless of the specific obstacle faced.

This is a common superstition in Telugu culture suggesting that encountering a hare (long-eared rabbit) while starting a task or a journey is an ill omen that leads to failure or misfortune. It is used to describe irrational fears or traditional beliefs regarding bad luck.