రెడ్లున్న ఊళ్ళో రేచులున్న కొండలో ఏమీ బతకవు

This proverb warns against following people who might cause trouble or leave you behind. A debtor might flee suddenly to escape creditors, leading you into their mess, while someone with sandals can walk faster through rough terrain, potentially leaving you stranded or forcing you to keep an unsustainable pace.

This is a traditional proverb reflecting historical social dynamics. It suggests that just as cranes ruin the tree they inhabit with their droppings and noise, a village dominated by certain aggressive or powerful groups can become inhospitable or ruinous for others. It is used to describe an environment that has become difficult to live in due to the nature of its residents.

This proverb describes a state of restless energy or extreme enthusiasm. It implies that when a person has resources (grains/wealth) or companionship/comfort, they are often driven by an uncontrollable urge to act, move, or do something rather than remaining idle or calm.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is so overwhelmed by their own troubles, grief, or problems that they cannot focus on or engage in creative, productive, or entertaining activities. It suggests that a disturbed mind cannot offer inspiration or joy.

This proverb is a social commentary or observational saying from olden times. It suggests that just as cranes stay at a pond only as long as there is fish (prey) and fly away once it is gone, certain influential groups or people might be opportunistic, staying in a place only as long as there is wealth or benefit to be gained. It is used to describe situational loyalty or resource-driven presence.

This proverb highlights the consequences of poor habits and lack of responsibility. A person who consumes everything wastefully (a glutton) leaves nothing to sustain their livestock, and a person who is extremely lazy or stubborn (like a wooden block) cannot maintain a family or relationship because they fail to provide or cooperate. It is used to emphasize that sustainability and family life require discipline and effort.

This expression describes a person who is content with a simple, self-sufficient life and prefers to stay out of other people's affairs or complex social politics. It is used when someone emphasizes their desire for peace, neutrality, and a lack of need to depend on or interfere with others.

This proverb highlights the importance of agriculture and hard work. It suggests that as long as people continue to farm and produce food, the community will remain prosperous and free from starvation. It is used to emphasize self-sufficiency and the value of the farming profession.

This traditional saying highlights that a household is vibrant and lively when there are children playing, just as a forest looks beautiful and bright when Moduga (Butea monosperma) flowers bloom. It is used to describe the joy and bustle children bring to a family.

This proverb suggests that people in certain responsibilities must set aside their pride or hesitation to get things done. Parents often have to ask for help or behave in ways they normally wouldn't for the sake of their children, and debtors must be humble and persistent while working to clear their obligations.