నవ్వుల తోటలో నాగులు తిరుగును

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the lunar mansion (Nakshatra) calendar. It warns farmers that sowing seeds during the Uttara period often leads to crop diseases like grain smut (Ula), suggesting that the timing is unfavorable for a healthy harvest.

This expression means that just as water naturally flows towards lower ground, the ultimate truth is always known to the Divine. It is used to suggest that while humans may be deceived or facts may be hidden, the absolute truth cannot be concealed from God or will eventually be revealed by fate.

This proverb is used to emphasize making wise investments or spending money on things that appreciate in value. It compares buying clothes (which wear out and lose value) to buying livestock (which grows and produces profit), suggesting one should prioritize long-term growth over temporary material possessions.

This expression refers to the concept of destiny or fate. In Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma writes the destiny of every individual on their forehead. The phrase is used to suggest that what is destined to happen is inevitable and cannot be changed or avoided by human effort.

This expression is used to describe a person who is constantly moving back and forth or pacing around restlessly within a confined space. It originates from the repetitive back-and-forth motion required while winding yarn on a traditional weaving frame (Aasu).

This proverb highlights how appreciation and value vary based on perspective and social standing. The gardener knows the true quality of the eggplant because he grows it and sees it daily (practical knowledge), while the King appreciates the banana as it is a staple of royal feasts and luxury (refined or final enjoyment). It is used to say that different people have different expertise or preferences based on their life experiences.

This expression is used to describe a good, virtuous, or noble person who is found in a group of wicked or bad people. It highlights the contrast between someone's purity and their undesirable surroundings, suggesting that the person stands out due to their superior character despite the negative environment.

This expression means that when a person gets deeply involved in accounting, financial details, or complex calculations, they often become mentally exhausted, confused, or even a bit eccentric. It is used to describe the mental strain and frustration that comes with managing intricate finances or dealing with stressful bookkeeping.

This expression is used to advise someone that worrying or being anxious about a problem does not solve it. It emphasizes that constant worrying is futile and only action or time can heal difficulties. It is similar to the English sentiment 'Worrying doesn't take away tomorrow's troubles, it takes away today's peace.'

This expression is used to describe someone who talks in a roundabout way or beats around the bush instead of getting straight to the point. While 'Poddu Tirugudu' refers to the sunflower following the sun, 'Donka Tirugudu' specifically refers to evasive, indirect, or circuitous speech.