పాము వంటిదానికే విరుగుడుంటే, పంతులుకు ఉండదా?

This proverb highlights the direct relationship between hard work (represented by the plough) and prosperity (represented by the granary). It implies that if the tools of labor are used extensively to the point of wearing out, it results in such a bountiful harvest that the storage containers might even break under the weight of the yield. It is used to encourage diligent effort in one's profession.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where basic or primary needs are ignored, yet secondary or grand plans are being made. It highlights the irony of neglecting the most important task while focusing on something less urgent or impossible given the current circumstances.

This expression refers to a person who is extremely stubborn, persistent, or someone who sticks to their principles or opinions no matter how much pressure is applied. In nature, the Ooduga (Alangium salviifolium) seed is known for being very hard and difficult to crack or change, serving as a metaphor for an inflexible or highly resilient personality.

* Chi tocca la pece, s'imbratta.

All that goes up must come down. We should not be proud when we prosper, but must be aware of the possibility of downfall. We should be humble in the moments of our triumph.

This proverb describes a greedy or gluttonous person who cannot rest as long as there is something left to consume. It is used to highlight an obsessive nature over resources or an inability to save for later because of an immediate desire to indulge.

This expression is used to suggest that a problem or an evil force can only be neutralized or countered by something of its own nature or intensity. It is similar to the English proverb 'Fight fire with fire' or 'Like cures like.'

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a problem needs to be solved or a task needs to be completed without causing any damage, loss, or negative consequences to either party involved. It refers to finding a perfect, diplomatic, or tactful middle ground where the objective is achieved with zero risk or collateral damage.

This expression highlights the reciprocal relationship between a leader and a follower. It suggests that a noble, just, and great leader (like Lord Rama) will naturally inspire and command the absolute loyalty, dedication, and strength of an extraordinary subordinate (like Hanuman). It is used to imply that the quality of a team or worker often reflects the quality of their leadership.

This expression is used to describe someone who talks in a roundabout way or beats around the bush instead of getting straight to the point. While 'Poddu Tirugudu' refers to the sunflower following the sun, 'Donka Tirugudu' specifically refers to evasive, indirect, or circuitous speech.

This expression is used to signify that everything that rises must eventually fall, and that extreme abundance or excessive happiness often leads to a downfall or transition into hardship. It serves as a reminder for humility during success and a warning against excess.