పేద కడుపు నింపను అన్నం వెదకును, మహరాజు అన్నం నింపను కడుపు వెదకును.

This proverb highlights the burdens of unbalanced relationships. A poor person's friendship may constantly require financial help you cannot provide, while a king's (or a powerful person's) enmity can lead to total destruction. It advises caution regarding the social and economic standing of those with whom we form deep bonds or conflicts.

This proverb describes a person who is lazy, hesitant, or makes excuses to delay an urgent or difficult task. It highlights the contrast between the seriousness of a situation (preparing for war) and a trivial or self-indulgent delay (eating a fruit).

This proverb suggests that when a person is over-satisfied, wealthy, or comfortable, they often become arrogant and lose the patience to listen to good advice or moral lessons. It is also used to imply that someone who has everything cannot empathize with those in need or understand the value of discipline.

This proverb is used to describe someone who lacks common sense or is being pedantic/unreasonable. If there is no space available in a room or a situation, it is logically impossible to find a specific corner within that space. It highlights the absurdity of asking for a small part of something that has already been declared non-existent.

This expression emphasizes the paramount importance of trust and loyalty. It suggests that regardless of one's power, wealth, or status, a person is ultimately vulnerable and must rely on those they trust for their basic needs and safety. It is often used to highlight that loyalty is a more valuable asset than authority.

This is a traditional Telugu riddle where the answer is 'broom' (poraka/cheepuru). When a new broom is brought, it 'fills' the house with cleanliness, and as it wears down over time, the broken sticks are discarded in the backyard, eventually filling it up. It is used to describe things that are useful in their prime but become waste after their purpose is served.

This expression refers to a situation where someone overthinks or over-investigates a simple matter to such an extent that they lose their sanity or common sense. It is used when excessive scrutiny or unnecessary searching leads to confusion and eventual failure instead of a solution.

This expression criticizes the act of deceit for the sake of material gain or sustenance. It suggests that acquiring food or wealth through lies and dishonesty is ignoble and questions the integrity of a person who resorts to falsehoods just to satisfy their basic hunger.

This proverb is used to describe a futile, meaningless, or impossible task. It refers to wasting time and effort looking for something that clearly does not exist or searching for faults where there are none.

This proverb highlights the natural order of dependency and necessity. Just as rain (clouds) must come to the crop and a mother cow naturally returns to feed its calf, those who provide or hold power must seek out those in need, rather than the vulnerable wasting effort seeking what should naturally come to them. It is often used to describe situations where a benefit or a person of authority should naturally fulfill their role toward their dependents.