సాలెకు జంగానికి సాపత్యం కుదురుతుందా?

This proverb is used to describe two individuals or groups who are fundamentally incompatible or have a long-standing, irreconcilable rivalry. Historically, Satanis (Vaishnavites) and Jangams (Shaivites) held opposing religious views, making harmony between them unlikely. It is applied to situations where a peaceful agreement is impossible due to inherent differences.

This expression suggests that having a clear goal or focus in life naturally leads to discipline and good character. When one is dedicated to a specific purpose, their behavior and attributes align to achieve it.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two parties are fundamentally incompatible or have a long-standing, inherent rivalry. Historically, in some regions, these two communities had conflicting interests or customs, leading to the idea that a peaceful agreement between them is nearly impossible. It is applied today to any two people or groups who are naturally at odds.

This is a joke :—the tailors cut up the weavers' cloth.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of discipline in health and integrity in character. It suggests that just as one must strictly follow a prescribed diet (Pathyam) for physical recovery, one must strictly adhere to the truth for moral well-being. Both are essential for a healthy life.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of having a solid foundation and focus in both work (represented by the field/farming) and leisure or external activities (represented by play). It suggests that to be successful, one must ensure their livelihood is secure and their actions are disciplined and steady.

This expression emphasizes that just as dietary restrictions (pathyam) are essential for medicine to be effective, honesty and truthfulness are essential for words to have value and credibility. It is used to highlight the importance of integrity in communication.

This expression is used to describe two groups of people or individuals who are equally useless, lazy, or unreliable. It originates from a local context where the mendicants (Jangalu and Sannasulu) of two specific villages (Konduru and Tarunayi) were known for being particularly unproductive or for creating a ruckus without any purpose. It is used to mock a situation where no matter which side you choose, the outcome is equally bad or ineffective.

This expression is used to suggest that some things are fundamentally flawed or permanently out of shape and cannot be used for a purpose that requires perfection. It is often applied to people's character or deep-seated habits, implying that a person's basic nature or a significant defect cannot be easily changed or rectified to suit a specific need.

This expression is used to describe someone who tries to negotiate or compromise when they are asked to do something difficult or extreme. It refers to a person who, when told to fast completely (Lankanam) for health reasons, tries to negotiate down to a restricted diet (Pathyam) instead of following the full instruction.

This proverb emphasizes the central role of a woman in managing a household and its prosperity. It means that if a wife is disciplined, hardworking, and manages the home well, the family's assets and livelihood (symbolized by the 'farm') will also be stable and successful.