ప్రీతితో పెట్టినది పిడికెడైనా చాలు

This expression is used sarcastically to describe people who use a religious or moral justification to indulge their greed or over-consume something. While the first part is a religious sentiment about the purifying nature of sesame seeds, the second part humorously demands a large quantity for everyone, highlighting human selfishness under the guise of piety.

Tila is the Sesamum Indicum. A jocose proverb, half Sanscrit, half Telugu.

This proverb is used to mock those who make a grand outward show of bravery or masculinity (symbolized by a thick moustache) but lack actual courage when it matters. It highlights the irony of a fearful person trying to look intimidating.

This proverb emphasizes the peace of mind that comes with being debt-free. It suggests that a humble or meager meal earned honestly and without borrowing is far better than a feast bought with borrowed money. It is used to advise people to live within their means and prioritize financial independence over luxury.

Out of debt, out of danger. Happy is he who owes nothing. (Greek.) !

This proverb highlights that quality and luck are more important than quantity. If a place, business, or venture is lucky (auspicious) for someone, even a very small amount of it will bring great prosperity, whereas a vast amount of unlucky resources might lead to failure. It is used to emphasize that one should value favorable outcomes and good fortune over mere size or scale.

This expression suggests that for someone who is gaining something through illicit means or luck rather than hard work, even a small amount is a bonus. It is used to describe situations where people should be satisfied with whatever they can get when they have no right to it in the first place.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where money is spent on something completely useless or lost in a way that provides no return. Just as throwing a handful of money into a flowing river is a waste, it refers to futile expenditures or lost investments.

This proverb is used to describe something that is very easy to accomplish or a person who is easily convinced or subdued. Just as amaranth (thotakura) is so tender that it doesn't need extra water to cook beyond what clings to it after washing, some tasks require minimal effort or some people are very soft-natured.

This proverb highlights the value of having contacts, awareness, or specific knowledge. It suggests that knowing someone or knowing 'how' things work is as valuable as having physical money in your hand, emphasizing that social networking and information are assets.

This expression is used when a group of people are collectively responsible for a mistake or a bad outcome. It implies that every individual involved shares a small portion of the blame or the consequences, much like everyone taking a handful of sesame seeds used in certain rituals.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a group of people collectively share the responsibility or blame for a wrongdoing. It implies that even if an individual's contribution to a bad deed is small (like a sesame seed), when everyone participates, the collective sin becomes large, and everyone must bear their portion of the consequence.