పెట్టుపోతలు శాశ్వతములా?

This proverb describes a situation where a person's bad luck follows them no matter where they go or what remedies they seek. It is used to express that changing locations or seeking divine intervention sometimes does not solve problems if one's misfortune is persistent.

His bad luck followed him.—Śaneśvaram is an incorrect name given to the planet Saturn ; it appears to be a corruption of Sanaischar.

This expression refers to the idea that innate qualities or natural talents are essential for success. It suggests that if a person lacks basic natural ability or character (puttu), external enhancements, artificial aids, or borrowed resources (pettu) will not be of much use or bring any real benefit. It is used to emphasize that substance is more important than mere appearance or external support.

This expression means that true talent, wisdom, or the value of a person is often only recognized during difficult or challenging times (the 'darkness'). It suggests that greatness is inherent but becomes visible and useful when there is a specific need or adversity.

This expression is used to question whether someone's skills, status, or behavior are natural and inherent (by birth) or artificial and acquired through external effort or pretense (put on). It highlights the difference between genuine character and a facade.

This proverb emphasizes that while material hospitality like providing a meal is temporary, the warmth, kindness, and respect shown to a person leave a lasting impact on their heart. It is used to teach that the attitude of the host matters more than the food served.

This proverb is used to convey that even if the records, tools, or books describing a truth are lost, the truth itself remains unchanged. It implies that fundamental realities do not depend on the documentation or the people who track them.

This expression is used to criticize someone who makes big claims, boasts, or gives advice without actually contributing anything tangible or being helpful. It highlights the hypocrisy of people who use loud words but lack action or generosity.

This expression is the Telugu translation of John Keats' famous line, 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever.' It is used to describe how true beauty—whether in nature, art, or character—provides a sense of pleasure and joy that never fades and remains timeless.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has to put in an immense, exhausting amount of effort or struggle to complete a task. It is similar to the English idiom 'toil and moil' or 'with great difficulty'.

This proverb suggests that external remedies or temporary protections might hide a problem, but they cannot erase the permanent consequences or history of an event. It is used to emphasize that even if a conflict is resolved or a protector is gone, the deep-seated wounds or bad reputation (scars) remain.