రామరావణ యుద్ధం

In mythology, it refers to the indestructible weapon of Lord Indra. In common usage, it signifies an extremely powerful, invincible, or ultimate solution/tool used to overcome a major obstacle.

This expression is used to describe a situation where something massive, complex, or powerful is compressed into an incredibly small space or handled by someone very weak. It highlights a paradoxical or impossible feat of containment, often used in literature to describe divine miracles or extraordinary poetic brevity.

This expression is used to signify divine protection or a strong safeguard. It is commonly used as a blessing for someone's safety, or to describe something that is perfectly secure and beyond harm. It can also be used as a closing statement to wish for ultimate well-being.

Said in cases of absolute want, &c.

This expression emphasizes that no matter how brilliant or ambitious a person's ideas and plans are, they will not yield stable or successful results if the person lacks moral character or integrity. It is used to suggest that a strong ethical foundation is a prerequisite for the success of any endeavor.

This proverb highlights the agricultural importance of rains occurring during the Arudra Karti (mid-June). It signifies that rain during this specific period is perfectly timed for sowing crops and ensures a bountiful harvest, making it the most critical rainfall for farmers.

This proverb is used to describe a dilemma or a 'catch-22' situation where any decision made will result in displeasing one party or causing a problem. It reflects a state of being stuck between two difficult choices where you cannot satisfy everyone.

This proverb is used to describe a person who, after experiencing a brief moment of hospitality or luxury at someone's house (like during a wedding), immediately desires to move in permanently. It mocks overstaying one's welcome or lacking the common sense to distinguish between temporary celebration and permanent living arrangements.

This proverb advises against getting into unnecessary arguments or conflicts with bad, vulgar, or immoral people. Just as throwing a stone into sewage will only cause it to splash onto you, engaging with toxic individuals will only bring dishonor and insult to yourself, rather than harming them.

If you will stir up the mire, you must bear the smell. (Danish.)* Meddle with dirt, and some of it will stick to you. (Danish.)?

This proverb highlights the compounding nature of dishonesty. Once a person tells a single lie, they are often forced to create a complex web of additional falsehoods to maintain the original deception and prevent it from being discovered.

This expression refers to 'Taravani' (the water drained from cooked rice and fermented overnight), personifying it as a nourishing mother. In Telugu culture, it signifies the humble yet highly nutritious food that sustained poor or rural families, emphasizing simplicity, health, and gratitude for basic sustenance.