రెండు వేదాంతయుక్తులు వాగగానే రాజయోగి కాడు.

This proverb highlights the virtue of silence and patience. It suggests that a person who knows when to keep quiet, avoids unnecessary arguments, and maintains composure is as enlightened and wise as a great saint or yogi. It is often used to advise someone to stay calm and silent in provocative situations.

This proverb suggests that individuals who lack true self-realization or inner experience often compensate by engaging in excessive philosophical debate or outward pretension. It is used to describe people who talk extensively about spiritual or complex subjects without having any practical understanding or genuine experience.

This proverb emphasizes how practice and habits reinforce a state. Just as constant practice makes a singer's voice more melodic, constantly dwelling on illness or complaining about pain can make one's health feel worse or cause the ailment to persist. It is used to highlight that persistent effort leads to mastery, while persistent negativity leads to decline.

This is a traditional expression or satirical verse often attributed to Vemana or folk wisdom. It critiques people in positions of power or administration (historically the Niyogi community in some contexts) who pride themselves on being manipulative and deceptive. It suggests that despite their cleverness and worldly schemes, such people are spiritually bankrupt, essentially becoming 'unlucky yogis' or 'orphaned' from true virtue and peace.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes a huge fuss or throws a tantrum over a very trivial or minor issue. It highlights the absurdity of reacting dramatically to the lack of something insignificant.

Similar to ‘the devil citing the scripture’, which suggests that an evildoer may try to justify his evil actions, by cleverly citing the sacred books. It is defending the indefensible.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone or something, instead of improving or maturing with age or progress, actually deteriorates or becomes ridiculous. It highlights a decline in quality, character, or status over time.

This proverb is used to describe a person whose great qualities or talents are evident from a very young age. It is the Telugu equivalent of the English expression 'Morning shows the day' or 'Genius is innate.'

This expression is used to describe a person who behaves as if they have attained high spiritual knowledge or detachment, but in reality, they lack even basic common sense or fail to fulfill simple responsibilities. It often mocks pseudo-intellectualism or hypocritical detachment.

This proverb suggests that individuals who have physical limitations or disadvantages often compensate for them by developing sharper wits, cleverness, or sometimes manipulative tendencies. It is used to describe someone who uses their cunning to overcome obstacles or to get their way when they cannot do so through direct strength or action.