సంధ్యావందనం హృదయపాఠం, వాయుస్తుతి పుస్తకపాఠం.

This expression is used to highlight a situation where the effort, praise, or flattery given is disproportionately high compared to the small favor or meager reward received. It suggests that the person is over-praising someone just for a basic necessity or a very small benefit.

This expression is used to describe mandatory duties or responsibilities that are expected as a baseline. Performing them doesn't earn extra praise because they are considered a basic requirement, but neglecting them leads to negative consequences or criticism.

Refers to a series of extremely difficult, complicated, or unsolvable questions. It originates from the Mahabharata where a Yaksha poses 126 complex philosophical questions to Yudhishthira. In modern usage, it is used to describe a situation or problem that is very hard to answer or resolve.

This is a popular rhyming proverb in Telugu culture highlighting specific preferences. It suggests that among snacks, green peas (batani) are the most enjoyable to eat, and among musical scales or ragas, 'Athana' (a classical Carnatic raga known for its majestic and heroic quality) is the most delightful to hear.

This proverb is used to describe a person who makes silly or impossible excuses to avoid doing a simple task. It refers to someone who procrastinates by trying to control things beyond their power instead of fulfilling their immediate responsibility.

This proverb emphasizes that life and nature continue to move forward regardless of minor obstacles or whether an individual performs their rituals or duties. It is used to suggest that certain formalities are secondary to the larger process, and the world does not stop for anyone.

This expression is used to describe a situation or location that is centrally located or acts as a neutral middle ground. Historically, Ramayapatnam was considered a halfway point or a convenient meeting spot. In common usage, it refers to a compromise or a balanced position between two extremes.

This proverb is used to mock someone insignificant who expresses concern about their safety or status during a major catastrophe that is destroying even the most powerful entities. It highlights a lack of self-awareness regarding one's own triviality in the face of a massive crisis.

Originally referring to the mythical vessel given to Yudhisthira by Lord Surya which provided an unlimited supply of food, it is now used as a metaphor for any resource, person, or organization that seems to have a never-ending supply of wealth, knowledge, or talent.

This is a satirical expression or 'sameta' used to mock people who pretend to be pious or scholarly but lack genuine knowledge or discipline. It highlights the hypocrisy and negligence in performing religious duties, suggesting that rituals are often done half-heartedly, incorrectly, or skipped entirely under the guise of convenience.

* Celui gouverne bien mal la miel, qui n'en taste et ses dougts n'en lèche. † Chi maneggia quel degli altri, non va a letto sensa cena.