పెట్టుపోతలు లేని వట్టికూతలు - పూవు పిందె లేని వట్టిచెట్టు

This proverb describes a state of extreme poverty or physical exhaustion. It refers to someone who has worked so hard or suffered so much that their body shows signs of malnutrition (stretch marks from starvation/bloating) and their feet are wounded from walking long distances without footwear. It is used to highlight the pathetic or miserable condition of a person.

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 is used to describe something that is meaningless, artificial, or lacks a foundation. Just as a flood cannot exist without rain and kissing has no purpose without a child (in a parental context), an action or situation without its core essence or cause is considered hollow or futile.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of elders in a family. Just as a monastery requires experienced spiritual masters (Siddhas) to maintain discipline and guidance, a household needs the wisdom and experience of elders to function properly and maintain traditions.

This proverb is used to criticize people who talk a lot or make grand promises without any intention of actually helping or providing anything. It highlights the pointlessness of empty negotiations or discussions (vatti beramu) that do not result in a tangible outcome or act of generosity (petti poyadam).

This expression emphasizes that social standing (lineage) and personal character are the primary criteria for trust and alliance in society. It is used to suggest that certain fundamental qualities are essential for someone to be considered worthy of respect or a significant responsibility like marriage.

This proverb highlights that if a person is weak, timid, or lacks a strong will, even the most harmless or weak creatures (or people) will try to dominate or bully them. It is used to emphasize the importance of self-confidence and strength in character to prevent others from taking advantage.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a lot of noise, threats, or hype without any actual action or result. It refers to someone who makes big claims or creates a commotion but fails to deliver anything substantial.

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 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.