పడమట కొరడు వేస్తే, పాడుగుంటలన్నీ నిండును.

This expression refers to the intense, often irrational jealousy or envy felt by a young person towards others. It is commonly used to describe the competitive nature or the 'evil eye' (disti) that arises from youth when they see others succeeding or possessing something they desire.

This proverb refers to the 'Swati' nakshatram (star constellation). It signifies that during the auspicious Swati rain, even a small amount of rain is considered so potent and significant that it metaphorically fills the vast oceans. It is used to describe how a timely blessing or a single positive event can bring immense abundance and fulfillment.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb or 'Gidugu' used to predict heavy rainfall. It suggests that a rainbow appearing in the western sky (usually during the evening) is a sign of an impending storm or heavy downpour that will be sufficient to fill even the most neglected or dried-up pits and ponds.

This expression is used to describe a situation of total confusion, lack of coordination, or when things are scattered and disorganized. It often refers to a household or a group where people are moving in different directions without a common goal or order.

This is a traditional Telugu meteorological observation (sameta). It suggests that a rainbow in the east during the evening indicates no rain, while a rainbow in the west during the morning predicts heavy rainfall that will fill up all ditches and low-lying areas.

This proverb warns that if you spread baseless rumors or false accusations about others, you will eventually face serious and undeniable accusations or consequences yourself. It serves as a reminder that dishonesty and slander often backfire.

This proverb is used to indicate that low-quality or insufficient resources cannot satisfy a great need. Just as drinking the water used to wash rice (instead of eating the rice itself) won't satisfy hunger, superficial solutions cannot solve deep-rooted problems.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to monsoon patterns in the Telugu regions. It suggests that rainfall coming from the west (Southwest monsoon) is abundant and reliable enough to fill every dry pond, whereas rain clouds from the east (Northeast monsoon) are often insufficient or inconsistent, leading to drought-like conditions where even moisture-loving plants like 'tunga' grass wither away.

This proverb suggests that if you take on a certain role or persona, you are bound to act according to the nature of that role. It is often used to describe situations where a person's behavior is dictated by their current circumstances or the identity they have adopted, implying that one must fully commit to the characteristics of the part they are playing.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person's actions or words have an immediate, predictable, or indirect effect on another person. It can also refer to people who react prematurely or sensitive individuals who respond even when a remark is not directly aimed at them.