నేరేళ్ళు నెగ్గేది, మారేళ్ళు మగ్గేది - మంచి కాలానికి లక్షణం

This proverb highlights the cyclical nature of life and fortune. It suggests that during prosperous times (rising), one might settle for humble or simple things like the Balusu plant, but when times are difficult or declining (falling), one seeks the sweetness or luxury of a Mango to cope. Alternatively, it is used to describe how people's preferences or the availability of resources change according to their current life situation or seasons.

This proverb means that the true character and goodness of a person are fully recognized and validated by the world only after their death. It is often used to suggest that while people may overlook or criticize someone during their lifetime, their virtues are finally honored when they are gone.

This proverb suggests that positive and sweet experiences (symbolized by mangoes) arrive during prosperous or favorable periods, whereas sour struggles and worries (symbolized by tamarinds/worries, as 'chinta' means both tamarind and worry in Telugu) are prevalent during difficult times. It is used to describe the cyclic nature of fortune and misfortune.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an innocent or inexperienced person tries to do something simple or enjoy a rare treat, but ends up being blamed for something wrong or getting into unexpected trouble. It signifies bad timing or being caught in a streak of misfortune.

This proverb is equivalent to 'don't cry over spilled milk'. It is used to suggest that once something has happened or a mistake has been made that cannot be undone, there is no use in feeling regret or sorrow about it; instead, one should move forward.

This is a traditional agricultural observation. It implies that a bountiful harvest of Jamun (Java plum) fruits indicates favorable weather conditions and a good monsoon, which in turn leads to a successful agricultural season and fertile yields across the lands.

This expression describes something that is naturally fluctuating or inconsistent. Just as the water level in a canal rises and falls depending on the flow or tide, it is used to characterize situations, fortunes, or human temperaments that are not steady and change frequently.

This expression means that a small flaw or a lapse in character can turn a virtue into a vice. It is used to caution people that maintaining one's good reputation or quality requires consistency, as even a minor deviation can lead to being perceived negatively.

There is a pun here on the word Lakshanam which as a noun signifies the ' rules of classic composition,' and as an adjective ' handsome.'—Ava- lakshanam means ' ugly,' ' deformed.'

This proverb refers to agricultural patterns and nature's balance. It suggests that in years of drought or poor rainfall, mango trees tend to yield a bumper crop (providing food during scarcity), whereas in years of good, timely rainfall, Jamun (Black Plum) trees thrive and produce abundantly.

This proverb highlights how nature and life reflect one's fortune. It suggests that during prosperous times (good seasons), one enjoys sweet results like mangoes, whereas during difficult periods (famine or bad seasons), only sour or hardy results like tamarind are found. It is used to describe the cyclic nature of prosperity and hardship.