రాజు దృష్టికి రాయి పగులును.

This expression refers to the harmful power of the 'evil eye' or jealousy. It suggests that a person's envious gaze is so potent and destructive that it can shatter something as solid as a black granite stone. It is commonly used when someone experiences a sudden misfortune or when something breaks unexpectedly, attributing it to the jealousy of others.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb emphasizing that precious, vulnerable, or essential things (like babies or food sources) need constant protection from jealousy or negative energy. It is used to advise caution and safeguarding of one's most valued assets.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb emphasizing the need to protect things that are pure, vulnerable, or essential for sustenance. In a broader sense, it is used to advise someone to be extra cautious and protective about their most precious assets or new beginnings to prevent jealousy or negative influences (Drishti) from harming them.

This proverb describes a person who is single-mindedly focused on their selfish interests or gain, regardless of the situation. Just as a thief focuses only on the loot, a person with ulterior motives will only pay attention to what they can benefit from.

This is a popular Telugu saying referring to the Chitta Karthe (a specific period in the traditional solar calendar). It describes the extreme intensity of the heat during this period, suggesting it is so fierce that it can crack a bird's skull. It is used to caution people about severe weather conditions.

This is an agricultural proverb referring to the intensity of heat during specific lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It means that during the Bharani period, the sun's heat is strong enough to crack rocks, and during Rohini (Karthe), the heat reaches its peak, intense enough to crack even heavy stone mortars. It is used to describe the peak of summer.

This proverb describes the tendency of a person in a bad or vulnerable state to desire things that are harmful to them. Just as a sick person might crave food that is forbidden or worsens their health, people in trouble often make choices that aggravate their situation.

This proverb is used when the pleasure or satisfaction derived from an action is completely offset or negated by the resulting loss or trouble. It describes a break-even situation where the gain was not worth the cost, or where the damage done balances out the enjoyment felt.

This expression is used to describe something that is already worthless, ugly, or insignificant. It implies that there is no need to protect or be concerned about something that no one would envy or want in the first place.

This expression refers to the intense heat during the 'Rohini Karti' (a specific period in the lunar calendar, usually late May). It is used to describe extreme summer temperatures so powerful that they could theoretically split heavy stone mortars.