పదుగురాడుమాట పాడియై ధర చెల్లు, ఒక్కడాడుమాట ఎక్కదెందు

This expression emphasizes the power of gentle and composed speech. It suggests that when a person speaks without agitation or anger, they have the ability to pacify even the most furious or powerful individuals, figuratively represented here by 'Layakaala' (Lord Shiva/Yama). It is used to advise someone to maintain their cool during conflicts to achieve a peaceful resolution.

This expression is used to describe a situation where, despite a person's hard work, efforts, or merit, things only happen according to destiny or luck. It highlights the frustration when personal effort (one's own 'writing') seems ineffective against predetermined fate ('forehead writing'). It is often used when someone faces repeated failure despite being capable.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is asked to restart a task or process from the very beginning just because a latecomer or an influential person has arrived, disregarding the progress already made. It highlights the frustration of unnecessary repetition and the inconvenience caused by late arrivals.

This expression suggests that if many people say the same thing, it gains credibility and is accepted as the truth or the norm. It emphasizes the power of collective opinion and social consensus. It is used to indicate that when a majority agrees on a matter, it carries significant weight and should be respected or taken seriously.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb used to predict heavy rainfall. It suggests that specific meteorological signs in the western sky indicate the arrival of monsoon rains that will be plentiful enough to fill even the most neglected or dried-up pits and ponds. It is used to express optimism about upcoming rains.

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 proverb is used to describe a situation where people gather or hover around a place or person where there is something to be gained (often in a cynical or opportunistic way). Just as vultures find a carcass, opportunists find a source of benefit.

This proverb highlights the difference between theory and practice, or words and actions. It is easy to give advice, make promises, or talk grandly, but performing an actual act of charity or fulfilling a responsibility requires real effort and sacrifice.

This expression suggests that a person's true nature, integrity, and character can be assessed quite quickly through a brief interaction or a short period of observation. It implies that people cannot hide their true self for long once they start communicating or acting.

This proverb highlights the difficulty of collective decision-making or joint ventures. It suggests that when multiple people are involved in a partnership or discussion, reaching a consensus is often impossible because conflicting opinions and interests prevent a single, coherent resolution from fitting everyone involved.