పండు పండిన చెట్టు పట్టంగ నేర్చునా

This proverb is used to comment on a person's intelligence or lack of willingness to learn. It suggests that even animals (like oxen) can be trained to follow instructions within a year, but a stubborn or foolish person (moddu) may never learn even after decades. It is often used to express frustration at someone who repeats the same mistakes despite being taught many times.

This proverb highlights the harsh reality of social status. It suggests that once a person loses their wealth, power, or influence, society ceases to give them importance or value. It is used to describe how people tend to ignore those who are no longer in a position of strength.

This expression emphasizes that knowledge and skill bring weight to one's words. It suggests that when someone speaks after truly learning or mastering a subject, their words carry authority and wisdom, distinguishing them as a capable or clever person (Neravaadi).

This proverb describes how one bad habit or vice often leads to another. Specifically, it implies that to hide a significant misdeed, one must inevitably resort to lying. It is used to suggest that moral failings or deceptive behaviors usually go hand in hand.

This proverb is used to comment on a person's intelligence or stubbornness. It implies that even a beast of burden like an ox can be trained and disciplined within a year, but a person who lacks the will or the mental capacity to learn will remain ignorant regardless of how much time passes.

This expression suggests that if one chooses to tell a lie, they must also have the cleverness and consistency to maintain it without getting caught. It is used to remark on the complexity of deception and the need for a 'logical cover' when being dishonest.

This expression is used to describe someone who tries to gain practical skills or experience through theoretical study alone, without ever entering the actual field of action. Just as one cannot learn to swim without getting into the water, certain tasks cannot be mastered without real-world practice.

This expression highlights that expertise in a simple or specific skill does not qualify someone to teach or handle complex, grand projects. It is used when someone with limited experience tries to give advice on matters far beyond their capability or scale of work.

This proverb contrasts the raw, unrefined strength of things that grow in waste or harsh conditions with the refined, clean beauty of things nurtured with care. It is often used to compare a person who grows up without guidance but becomes tough, versus someone who is raised with discipline and values to become virtuous.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone encourages or forces another person to take on a difficult or risky task and then abandons them without any support when they need it most. It signifies betrayal or leaving someone in the lurch after getting them involved.