పది చాలు పత్తికి, ఏడు చాలు జొన్నకు

This expression is used to highlight a situation where the effort, praise, or flattery given is disproportionately high compared to the small favor or meager reward received. It suggests that the person is over-praising someone just for a basic necessity or a very small benefit.

This expression is used to signify that life is a cycle of ups and downs. Just as the lunar cycle alternates between bright moonlight and darkness, human life consists of periods of joy and sorrow, success and failure. It is used to encourage resilience during tough times or to advise humility during prosperous times.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the Swati Nakshatram (a specific rain period). It signifies that if it rains well during this time, the Sorghum (Jonna) harvest will be so incredibly abundant that the storage containers usually meant for liquids like buttermilk will be overflowing with grain, and the farmers will become so wealthy or busy with the harvest that they won't even have time or space for simple things like buttermilk.

This expression highlights the importance of honor, integrity, and keeping one's word over material wealth. It is used to convey that a person of character values their reputation and promises more than money or possessions.

This proverb highlights the inherent value of quality or status. It means that something of high intrinsic value (like pepper), even when it is damaged or old, is still superior or more valuable than a common item (like millet) in its best form. It is used to describe people of great character or talent whose worth remains high despite setbacks.

An 'Etam' is a traditional water-lifting device used in ancient irrigation. The singing associated with this rhythmic labor is unique and continuous. This expression is used to describe something that is incomparable, peerless, or an argument/statement so definitive that there is no possible rebuttal or equivalent response.

This proverb is used to describe a person's inherent nature or capacity. It suggests that one cannot perform a task beyond their capability, or that a tool designed for a specific small purpose cannot be expected to handle a much larger or more difficult task. It is often applied when someone expects a person of limited skill to perform a complex job.

This proverb emphasizes the principle of cause and effect, similar to 'you reap what you sow.' It is used to explain that one cannot expect great results or specific outcomes without putting in the appropriate effort or the right resources. It highlights that actions have specific consequences and you cannot get something different from what you started with.

This proverb describes a situation where someone stumbles upon a windfall or a great opportunity by sheer luck or accident, without any awareness or effort. It is used to remark on people who indulge themselves greedily when they find something beneficial, or those who benefit from a situation they don't fully understand.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb specifying the effort needed for different crops. It implies that paddy requires intensive plowing (ten times) to ensure the soil is soft and water-retentive, while castor seeds, being hardier, require less (six times). It is used to emphasize that different tasks require different levels of preparation and effort.