పునర్వసు పుష్యాలకు పొరేడు అడుగైనా తడవదు.

This proverb is used to describe a situation or a plan that has reached its limit and cannot be extended or improved further. It signifies that small fixes or 'knots' in a system don't add real length or value, and often suggests that something is fundamentally limited or at a standstill.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely greedy or never satisfied. It refers to someone who eats a full, hearty meal yet still demands special delicacies like 'atlu' (pancakes) under the pretext of a holiday or tradition. It highlights insatiable hunger or unreasonable demands for more even after being well-provided for.

Sunday is a fast day among some sects. Great greediness.

This expression conveys faith in divine providence. It suggests that the Creator who brought a soul into this world will surely provide the necessary means for its survival. It is used to offer comfort or express confidence during times of financial struggle or uncertainty about the future.

The Creator provides suitable food for all his creatures ; the benefactors of others need not therefore be proud.

This proverb describes a situation where someone shows affection or attention to a person only because they want something from them. It implies ulterior motives behind seemingly kind actions, much like someone touching a neck only to check or steal the jewelry on it.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb highlighting the auspiciousness of the Punarvasu Karthi (solar mansion). It suggests that the environmental conditions during this specific period are so fertile and favorable for crops that even a tiny amount of seeds sown will result in an abundant, massive harvest. It is used to emphasize the importance of timing in farming.

This expression refers to the peak of the winter season in the Telugu calendar (Pushya Masam). It describes the extreme dry cold where there is no rain at all, emphasizing that during this specific period, the weather remains consistently dry and chilly.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is willing to lose money through waste, fines, or unnecessary expenses, yet lacks the heart to give a small amount for a noble cause or charity. It highlights a flawed sense of priority where one bears a loss unwillingly but refuses to do good willingly.

This expression is used to describe an act of deception where someone tries to hide the truth or cover up a flaw by making something appear as something else. It refers to a person using clever tricks or superficial changes to misrepresent a situation or fool others into believing a lie.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone performs an action with a hidden, selfish motive or an ulterior objective. Just as a person might pretend to touch or adjust their neck while actually checking the value or presence of their bead necklace, it refers to people who act like they are doing something casual while their true interest lies elsewhere.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to weather patterns. In certain regions of Andhra Pradesh, it is believed that clouds forming or moving from the east (during specific seasons) do not result in rain. It is used to describe situations that appear promising or threatening but result in no actual outcome or impact.