పెద్దలు లేని ఇల్లు, సిద్ధులు లేని మఠము

This expression highlights the importance of books in providing perspective and knowledge. Just as windows allow light and fresh air into a room, books provide intellectual light and an outlook on the outside world, making a home enlightened and complete.

This proverb highlights the importance of essential resources in a livelihood. Just as a household feels incomplete and lacks nutrition without dairy cattle, a farm cannot be productive without organic manure. It is used to describe situations where the fundamental elements required for success or prosperity are missing.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of elders in a family. It suggests that without the guidance, wisdom, and discipline provided by older family members, a household becomes chaotic, unorganized, and lacks direction, much like a barn full of unruly animals.

This proverb is used to convey that disagreements and minor arguments are a natural, inevitable part of family life. Just as a physical structure needs pillars (pagadamu) for support, human relationships naturally involve friction (jagadamu). It suggests that one should not be overly distressed by small domestic disputes as they are universal.

This expression highlights the cultural importance of proverbs in Telugu language and conversation. Just as a home feels empty and unwelcoming without hospitality or a meal for guests, a speech or conversation lacks depth, wisdom, and flavor if it doesn't incorporate proverbs.

This expression is used to describe something that lacks structure, logic, or clarity. It refers to a situation or a story that is incoherent and makes no sense, much like a body without a head/tail or a face without features.

A story without a head. (Greek.)*

Historically, this proverb reflects an old belief that a son is necessary to perform final rites for parents to attain 'Moksha' (salvation). In a modern context, it is often used to discuss traditional family values or the cultural importance placed on continuing the lineage.

This expression is used to describe something that lacks structure, logic, or a clear purpose. It refers to a situation, story, or task that is disorganized, incoherent, and makes no sense from the start to the end.

This proverb highlights that conflict is an inevitable and natural part of family life. Just as it is impossible to find a household without any jewelry or valuables (symbolized by coral), it is equally impossible to find a home where there are no arguments or disagreements among family members. It is used to comfort people facing domestic disputes by reminding them that it is a universal experience.

This proverb highlights the danger of negligence and lack of discipline. Just as a loose tucking of a garment can lead to embarrassment and a house without a lock is an invitation to thieves, a person without self-control or a system without security is prone to failure and ruin. It is used to advise someone to be firm and secure in their actions.