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This proverb warns about the consequences of greed or lack of patience. It suggests that trying to satisfy a desire through improper or unhealthy means (like eating spoiled food) will result in much greater suffering or loss (like falling ill and being unable to eat for days) than the initial hunger or desire itself.

This proverb highlights the importance of protection and care. Just as a crop field without a fence is vulnerable to being destroyed by animals or intruders, a child without a mother lacks the primary source of protection, guidance, and nurturing needed to thrive safely in the world.

This expression highlights that a person's good character (Nalasaramu) and their family/domestic life (Samsaramu) are the two pillars of a respectable existence. It is used to emphasize that one's reputation depends equally on individual integrity and how they manage their household.

This expression suggests that innocent children and people under the influence of alcohol lack the filters or inhibitions to lie. It is used to imply that truth often comes from the most unlikely or unfiltered sources.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb emphasizing the need to protect things that are pure, vulnerable, or essential for sustenance. In a broader sense, it is used to advise someone to be extra cautious and protective about their most precious assets or new beginnings to prevent jealousy or negative influences (Drishti) from harming them.

This proverb suggests that if subordinates or dependents fail or become unproductive, the blame lies with the leader or the person in charge. It highlights the importance of proper supervision, management, and leadership.

This proverb is used to express that certain blessings, like a cow's milk production or the innocence of a baby, are inherently pure or naturally protected from the ill effects of jealousy or the 'evil eye'. It is often said to reassure parents or farmers that their sources of joy and livelihood are resilient.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is completely useless or ineffective. It implies that their presence provides no benefit, and their absence makes no difference, much like a decorative figure or a person with no initiative.

This expression emphasizes that milk-yielding animals, general livestock, and human infants all require the same level of constant care, tenderness, and attention. It is used to remind people that animals are as vulnerable and dependent as babies and should be treated with equal compassion.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb. It means that crops (like paddy) yield better when they are fully matured and ripe, whereas livestock or cattle are most productive and useful when they are young and energetic. It highlights the ideal states for different assets in farming.