పంజరంలో కాకిని పెట్టగానే పంచమ స్వరం ఆలపిస్తుందా?

This expression is used to describe a person who shows signs of greatness, talent, or intelligence from a very early age. It is the Telugu equivalent of the English proverb 'The child is father of the man' or 'Genius manifests itself early'.

This proverb is used to say that superficial preparations or mere outward appearances do not equate to a successful outcome or the completion of a major task. Just as cleaning the house (a preliminary step) doesn't mean the festival has happened, starting a task or doing the bare minimum doesn't mean the goal is achieved.

This proverb is used to describe a person whose great qualities or talents are evident from a very young age. It is the Telugu equivalent of the English expression 'Morning shows the day' or 'Genius is innate.'

This expression is a philosophical metaphor for the relationship between the soul and the body. Just as an empty cage loses its purpose and beauty once the parrot leaves, a physical body becomes a lifeless vessel once the soul departs. It is often used to highlight the transience of life or to express the futility of holding onto something that has lost its essence.

This expression emphasizes that material luxury and external beauty cannot replace freedom and basic happiness. It is used to describe situations where a person might have all the physical comforts or a high-status environment, yet feels trapped or miserable because they lack liberty or emotional fulfillment.

This proverb suggests that a person's inherent nature or character cannot be changed simply by changing their environment or giving them better facilities. It is used to describe situations where someone lacks the natural talent, wisdom, or temperament for a specific role, no matter how much they are encouraged or forced.

This expression is used to highlight that an individual's innate nature or character cannot be changed by simply altering their environment or appearances. Just as a crow cannot sing like a parrot regardless of its surroundings, a person lacking refinement or specific virtues cannot suddenly exhibit them just by being placed in an elite or sophisticated setting.

Wash a dog, comb a dog, still a dog is but a dog. (French.)*

This expression is used to describe a situation where a necessary resource or solution becomes available exactly when it is needed, often by natural design or perfect timing. It highlights the providence of nature or a stroke of good luck where preparation meets a new requirement perfectly.

This expression is used to describe someone who acts prematurely or prepares excessively early for an event that hasn't happened yet. It highlights the foolishness of taking unnecessary actions or worrying about a future hurdle long before it is actually reached.

This expression is used to describe an unfortunate coincidence where a disaster or a piece of very bad news occurs immediately after someone's arrival. It is often used to imply that a person's entry brought bad luck or that they arrived at an extremely ill-fated moment.