పెరుగుకు పులికడుగుకు పెనగులాట అయినట్లు

This expression is used to highlight that different problems require different solutions. It suggests that one cannot apply the same logic, treatment, or punishment to vastly different situations—specifically contrasting something as powerful and destructive as a lightning bolt (pidugu) with something as delicate as a child (bidda).

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone offers something insignificantly small or inadequate to someone with vast needs or great capacity. Just as an elephant requires a massive amount of food to be satisfied, showing it small teats (symbolizing a tiny portion) is useless and mocking.

This proverb is used to highlight the inadequacy of small or trivial efforts when facing a major disaster or an overwhelming force. It suggests that certain problems are so massive that common defensive measures are completely useless against them.

This expression is used to criticize someone who tries to use the same solution for two completely different problems. It highlights the absurdity of treating a life-threatening or major event (thunderbolt) with the same approach as a common, mundane task (consecrating rice).

This expression is used to highlight the futility of using weak or insignificant defenses against a massive, overwhelming force or a major disaster. It suggests that certain problems are too big to be solved by trivial means.

This proverb describes a situation where a person uses a single, rigid solution or approach for vastly different problems. It highlights the absurdity of applying the same logic to a dangerous, sudden event (lightning) as one would to a mundane, everyday task (preparing rice). It is used to mock incompetence or an oversimplified approach to complex issues.

This expression describes an incompatible or mismatched combination. Just as mixing curd with unhusked rice makes it impossible to eat or separate effectively, it is used to characterize situations where two things that don't belong together are joined, or when a task is done in a messy, disorganized, and unusable manner.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a small or inadequate solution is proposed for a massive, unstoppable problem. It highlights the futility of using weak defenses against powerful forces or inevitable consequences.

This expression is used to convey that every great success or positive situation often comes with an equivalent amount of hidden struggle, failure, or negative aspects. It emphasizes the balance between prosperity and adversity.

This proverb (often corrected from 'పెటుగుకూటి' to 'చద్ది మూట') implies that the advice given by elders may seem cold or unappealing at first, but it is nourishing and beneficial in the long run. Just as curd rice kept overnight becomes tasty and healthy, the wisdom of experienced people provides strength and guidance when needed.