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In Telugu culture, a mustache is often seen as a symbol of pride, dignity, and masculinity. This proverb is used to criticize someone who lacks a sense of honor or fails to stand up for themselves despite their outward appearance of strength or maturity. It suggests that external symbols of dignity are useless if one does not possess the inner character or 'Rosham' (self-respect/righteous anger) to back it up.

This proverb highlights the redundancy of maintaining symbolic rituals or external appearances once the ultimate goal has been achieved. It is used when someone continues to struggle or perform tedious tasks even after the desired success or wisdom has been attained.

This expression emphasizes the supreme value of dignity and self-respect over physical life. It is used to convey that for a person of principles, living with disgrace or humiliation is worse than death.

Take away my good name, and take away my life. Either live or die wi' honour.

This proverb highlights the importance of effort and responsibility. It suggests that a person who is unwilling to perform basic labor or fulfill their duties does not deserve the rewards or status that come with them. It is used to mock lazy or incompetent individuals who demand privileges without doing the necessary work.

This proverb describes the evolving role and perception of a wife based on the husband's age. In youth, the focus is on romance; in middle age, it is on partnership and shared responsibilities; and in old age, the wife often becomes the primary caregiver or caretaker for her husband's physical needs.

This proverb suggests that for someone who lacks ambition, desire, or interest in life, their surroundings or environment become irrelevant. It implies that a sense of purpose is what drives a person to engage with the world; without it, even a whole country or great opportunities have no value to them. It is used to describe a state of total indifference or renunciation.

This proverb suggests that when a person is consumed by immediate rage, they lose their sense of judgment and fairness. It is used to describe how anger blinds one from distinguishing between right and wrong, often leading to actions one might later regret.

This expression highlights the futility of things or people that fail to serve their purpose at the critical moment. It is used to describe situations where resources, relationships, or tools prove useless precisely when they are most needed.

This expression highlights that for someone who has abandoned righteousness, justice, or ethics, even the blessings or guidance of a great teacher (Guru) will be of no use. It implies that personal integrity is a prerequisite for receiving and benefiting from divine or scholarly grace.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an outcome or a consequence is inevitable. No matter how much one tries to dodge or avoid a certain trouble, person, or responsibility, it will eventually catch up to them in one way or another.