స్వయం రాజా, స్వయం మంత్రీ, స్వయం చాకలి, స్వయం మంగలి

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the 'Svati' Nakshatra (lunar mansion). It suggests that crops sown during this period, accompanied by the specific seasonal rains (kopulu), yield the best results. It is used to emphasize the importance of timing and natural conditions in achieving success.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one action serves two purposes: performing a religious duty or a good deed (Teertham) while simultaneously gaining a personal benefit or profit (Swaartham). It is similar to the English expression 'To kill two birds with one stone.'

This proverb emphasizes that experiencing the world (represented by the city) and achieving spiritual salvation (represented by heaven) are the two ultimate goals of human existence. It is often used to encourage someone to travel, experience prosperity, or enjoy life's opportunities while they are still alive.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one action or journey serves two purposes simultaneously—typically a duty or service (the Lord's work) and a personal task (one's own work). It is similar to the English idiom 'killing two birds with one stone.'

This expression is used to describe a person who is independent, self-reliant, or acts according to their own will without needing to consult others. It signifies a situation where an individual holds all authority over their own affairs or operates without a hierarchy.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one remains neutral or indifferent to both sides of a conflict. It implies that the outcome—whether a 'hero' (Raghav) wins or a 'villain' (Ravan) wins—does not matter to the speaker, as they wish to stay out of the matter entirely or believe that both outcomes lead to the same end for them.

This expression describes a person who is overly subservient or foolishly helpful to those who do not deserve it. It is used to criticize someone who wastes their efforts enabling people who are either too lazy to work for themselves or too cowardly to face their own challenges.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely diligent and efficient when working for their own personal gain, but lazy, dishonest, or negligent when performing duties for their employer or others. It is used to criticize someone's selfishness and lack of professional integrity.

This expression is used when a single action or trip serves two purposes: fulfilling an official or spiritual duty while also completing a personal task. It is similar to the English idiom 'killing two birds with one stone', but specifically highlights the balance between duty and self-interest.

This proverb highlights that partnering with people who are constantly wandering from house to house or who do not have a stake in agricultural production leads to a lack of savings or harvest. It is used to suggest that one should choose business partners whose interests and professional habits align with the goal of the venture, otherwise, the resources will be squandered or mismanaged.