రేపు మాపు తురకే మాపు

This Telugu proverb highlights the importance of maintaining a proper routine. It suggests that sleeping during daylight hours leads to a loss of productivity and unfinished tasks, while staying awake late into the night (depriving oneself of sleep) negatively impacts physical and mental health.

This expression is used to describe a person with an extremely volatile temperament or a situation that changes drastically. It refers to someone who is furious one moment (fire) and completely calm or cool the next (water). It can also signify the fleeting nature of intense emotions or circumstances.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is trying to teach a skill or a task to a person who lacks the basic tools, capability, or inherent nature to perform it. It highlights the futility of an effort when the subject is fundamentally unsuited for the goal.

This expression highlights the fleeting and unpredictable nature of human life. It serves as a reminder that life is temporary—one might be living comfortably at home today, but could pass away and return to the earth tomorrow. It is often used to counsel humility and to discourage vanity or over-attachment to worldly possessions.

This proverb is used to emphasize that the future is uncertain and unpredictable. It serves as a reminder to not procrastinate or rely on tomorrow, as 'tomorrow' never truly arrives and its shape remains unknown.

This proverb is used to explain that while the immediate pain or visible effects of a mistake or misfortune might fade away, the permanent consequences or the stigma associated with it remain forever. It highlights the lasting nature of certain actions or damages.

This proverb is used to describe someone who expects immediate results or mastery over something without putting in the necessary time, patience, or effort. It highlights the absurdity of rushing a process that naturally takes time, just like one cannot expect to master riding a horse or animal immediately after just covering its eyes.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's stubborn romantic obsession or infatuation is driven by ego or pride. It suggests that until their arrogance (balupu) is humbled by reality or hardship, their irrational desire (valapu) will not subside. It is often applied to people who need a reality check to stop acting on foolish impulses.

This expression is used to emphasize procrastination or the uncertainty of the future. It highlights that people often delay tasks by saying 'tomorrow', but since 'tomorrow' never actually arrives (as it becomes 'today'), one should act immediately. It is commonly used to advise someone against stalling or to point out that life is unpredictable.

This proverb is used to warn that temporary happiness or excessive indulgence today might lead to sorrow or negative consequences in the future. It serves as a reminder that life is a cycle of ups and downs, and one should be prepared for changes in fortune.