నెమలి కంట నీరు కారితే వేటగానికి ముద్దా?

This is a traditional agricultural saying from the Palnadu region of Andhra Pradesh regarding the Kandleru stream. It signifies that the prosperity of the farmers depends entirely on the water levels of the river. A small stream (trickle) indicates drought and crop failure, while a full flow ensures a bountiful harvest and celebration.

This proverb is used to highlight the cruelty or indifference of an oppressor. It suggests that a predator or an exploiter is never moved by the pain or tears of their victim; instead, they see the victim's suffering only as a means to their own gain or success.

This expression is used to describe the irony of social status and emotions. It signifies that while sorrow and suffering (tears) are common, private, and flow naturally, luxury and celebration (rose water) are often displayed ostentatiously. It can also refer to the flow of resources or sympathy in society.

This expression is used to question whether someone values the end result and productivity (pani) or if they are more concerned with the effort and hardship (paatu) involved. It is often used to remind someone that the outcome is what matters most, or to ask if they are willing to endure the struggle to get the reward.

This proverb emphasizes the value of immediate certainty over future possibilities. It is similar to the English idiom 'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush,' suggesting it is better to have something small but guaranteed right now than the hope of something better that might never arrive.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a victim's suffering or pleas for mercy have no effect on a cruel or heartless oppressor. Just as a hunter is not moved by the tears of the prey they intend to kill, a cold-hearted person will not be swayed by the pain of those they exploit.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a cruel or predatory person remains indifferent to the suffering of their victim. It highlights that someone who intends to harm you for their own benefit will not be moved by your tears or pain. It is often applied when someone shows fake sympathy while continuing to exploit or hurt another.

This proverb describes a situation where a person shows a delayed, insincere, or hypocritical emotional reaction. It is used to mock someone who pretends to care about a loss or an event long after it happened, or when their reaction is clearly performative rather than genuine.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where new people, ideas, or trends replace old ones completely. It is often used when a newcomer takes over the position or influence of someone who has been there for a long time, or when modern methods render traditional ones obsolete.

This proverb emphasizes the virtue of patience. It draws an analogy to cattle at a pond: those that rush in first stir up the mud, while the one that waits patiently for the water to settle gets to drink clear, clean water. It is used to suggest that calm and patient people eventually receive the best results.