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This proverb is used to highlight that moral values and integrity are what define a human being. Without them, a person's behavior can be more unpredictable or destructive than that of a wild animal, specifically a monkey, which is known for its restless and mischievous nature.

This expression is used to describe someone who is exceptionally hardworking, resilient, and possesses great physical strength or endurance, much like a farmer or their cattle. It highlights a person's grit and down-to-earth nature.

This is a traditional Telugu comparison used to describe the nature of different groups of people based on their geographical location. Velangi farmers are traditionally known for being hardworking and aggressive in their cultivation efforts, while Velpuri farmers are noted for their cooperative nature or specific agricultural patterns. It is used to highlight regional differences in work ethic, temperament, or lifestyle.

This proverb is used to describe a perfect match or a situation where everything is equally poor or matched in quality. It often implies that there is no difference between two options or entities, as they share the same characteristics (good or bad).

This proverb highlights that land is inherently fertile and productive; if a crop fails or there is no wealth, it is due to the farmer's lack of resources, effort, or unfortunate circumstances rather than a defect in the soil itself. It is used to emphasize the importance of investment and hard work in agriculture.

This proverb highlights the inherent richness and potential of agricultural land. Even if a farmer lacks financial resources, a fertile and well-maintained field has the capacity to produce wealth and sustain life. It emphasizes that nature's productivity is a form of true wealth that transcends a person's current economic status.

This proverb highlights the importance of the tools or workers behind any endeavor. Just as an unhealthy or weak ox cannot plow a field effectively, leading to a poor harvest, the quality of a result depends directly on the quality of the resources and effort invested.

This proverb highlights corruption and the exploitation of common people's misery by those in power. It describes a situation where, even as the community suffers from a disaster or loss of resources, the officials or middlemen manage to profit unfairly from the crisis.

While a poor person lacks resources to spend, a miser has resources but refuses to use them for their own comfort or for the benefit of others. Therefore, a miser's life is compared to a barren land (beedu) that is useless despite its existence. It is used to criticize extreme stinginess.

This proverb emphasizes the central role of a woman in managing a household and its prosperity. It means that if a wife is disciplined, hardworking, and manages the home well, the family's assets and livelihood (symbolized by the 'farm') will also be stable and successful.