సాదెద్దు సిదుకు రేగిన కంచెంత పాడు.

This proverb suggests that certain things, once triggered, are difficult to contain or calm down. A quiet, patient person (Saint) once pushed to anger becomes extremely fierce, and similarly, once a situation turns foul or vulgar, the unpleasantness lingers or escalates uncontrollably.

This proverb highlights that certain situations or people must be handled with extreme care. If a mentor/teacher is provoked, the student loses knowledge; if a horse is agitated, the rider faces physical danger. It is used to suggest that one should avoid provoking those who have power over our well-being or progress.

This expression is used when a person is faced with a dilemma where both available choices lead to a bad outcome. It is similar to the English idiom 'Between the devil and the deep blue sea' or 'Out of the frying pan into the fire.' It describes a situation where there is no escape from trouble regardless of the path chosen.

This expression is used to describe a person with an extremely volatile temperament. It suggests that even a small provocation makes them flare up like a firecracker, and full-blown anger makes them as dangerous or intense as a burning wooden torch.

This proverb suggests that certain things, once set in motion—like rising dust or vulgar insults—are difficult to contain. It specifically warns that when the law or a legal system is stretched to its breaking point or provoked excessively, it can become as uncontrollable and destructive as a raging spirit or ghost. It is used to emphasize the importance of restraint and the unpredictable consequences of legal or social upheaval.

This proverb refers to the 'Pubba' rain (part of the rainy season in the Telugu calendar), which is known for its sudden, intense, and loud outbursts that subside quickly. It compares this natural phenomenon to a person's sudden outburst of foul language or anger, suggesting that both are temporary and will inevitably die down soon.

Pubba is the eleventh lunar mansion. If the first of July it be rainy weather, 'Twill rain more or less for four weeks together.

This expression is used to describe someone who starts a task or enters a situation without any thought, direction, or awareness of the consequences. Just as a blind ox would aimlessly wander and ruin a field of crops because it cannot see where it is going, this phrase critiques reckless or mindless behavior.

This proverb is used to describe situations that have escalated beyond control. 'Davada' (jaw) refers to either incessant talking/arguing or extreme hunger, while 'Daddu' (club/staff) refers to physical violence or mob fury. It implies that once a verbal conflict or physical aggression reaches a certain intensity, it is nearly impossible to contain or restrain.

This expression refers to people who are constantly talking or constantly busy with work. 'Davada' (jaw) refers to non-stop talking or eating, while 'Dabdara' (a large weaving needle/shuttle) refers to continuous manual labor. It is used to describe a person who is never idle.

This proverb highlights the intensity of the anger of a calm and patient person. It means that when a normally peaceful or 'sadhu-like' individual finally loses their temper, their wrath is so uncontrollable and immense that there is no place to hide or find safety.