పుత్రుడనై వేధింతునా, శత్రుడనై వేధింతునా, పేరులేని దయ్యమునై వేధింతునా, పెనిమిటినై వేధింతునా?

This expression emphasizes that inner peace is the fundamental requirement for true happiness. It suggests that regardless of how much self-discipline (Dantudu) or spiritual knowledge (Vedanthi) a person possesses, they cannot experience genuine well-being if their mind is not at peace. It is used to highlight that tranquility is superior to mere learning or austerity.

Children should be advised properly, when they are young, so that they do not stray into evil ways. This is an advice meant particularly for parents, who pamper children and allow them into undesirable ways.

This proverb emphasizes that habits and character are best formed during childhood. If someone is not disciplined or taught good values when they are young and flexible (like a sapling), they are unlikely to change or improve once they are older and set in their ways (like a sturdy tree). It is commonly used when discussing the importance of early education and discipline.

This proverb emphasizes that even with divine help or luck, practical means and human effort are necessary to achieve a result. It is used to point out that one must follow the natural order or use the required tools/intermediaries to complete a task, rather than relying solely on miracles or high-level permissions.

This proverb emphasizes that habits, discipline, and character are best formed during childhood or the early stages of a process. If a person is not molded or corrected when they are young and flexible, it becomes nearly impossible to change them once they are grown and set in their ways. It is commonly used in discussions regarding parenting and early education.

This proverb is used to explain that some things cannot be rushed or forced. Just as a fruit must mature naturally to be sweet, certain results, skills, or changes in behavior require time and internal readiness rather than external pressure or force.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of learning and discipline during childhood or the early stages of a project. Just as a sapling can be easily molded but a grown tree cannot, habits and behaviors are best shaped when young. It is used to suggest that if someone does not change or learn when they are flexible and young, they will never do so when they are older and set in their ways.

This expression is used to highlight the importance of being early or punctual. It implies that the first person to arrive or the first effort made receives respect and good fortune, while being late or secondary leads to misfortune or a lack of value. It is often used in situations where priority determines quality or status.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person is caught between two equally unpleasant, repulsive, or problematic choices. It highlights a dilemma where both options are distasteful, often used in a colloquial or earthy manner to describe someone being stubborn or difficult to deal with from both ends.

This is a humorous or sarcastic expression used when someone expects an reward or a bribe for doing a small favor or their basic duty. It highlights a situation where someone is bargaining unnecessarily or showing mock-generosity to get out of a task or to demand something in return for a simple act.