సంజకు లంజకు రాగము నిలుకడగా నిలుచునా?

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who lives a carefree or irresponsible life finds themselves burdened by a responsibility or consequence that hinders their usual activities. It implies that an unwanted responsibility is causing a nuisance to someone's lifestyle.

This proverb highlights that certain traits are fundamentally incompatible with specific professions or situations. Just as a thief cannot succeed if they are afraid of being caught, and a prostitute cannot perform if they are shy, a person must shed irrelevant inhibitions or weaknesses to succeed in their chosen path or task.

This proverb describes a person who lacks basic necessities but indulges in unnecessary luxuries or shows off beyond their means. It is used to mock someone who maintains a false sense of status or vanity while suffering from extreme poverty or lacking essential resources.

This proverb describes a situation where resources (money or effort) are spent with no possibility of recovery or return. Just as you cannot retrieve whitewash once it is applied to a wall, money spent on fleeting, unproductive pleasures or given to unreliable people is gone forever. It is used to warn someone about wasteful expenditure.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is restless, indecisive, or constantly on the move. Just as a person drinking water from their hands or a vessel might be in a hurry to finish and move on, it refers to a person who lacks patience or a steady nature.

This expression is used to describe someone who gets deeply entangled or hopelessly stuck in a situation or relationship, often to the point of being unable to extricate themselves easily. In Telugu literature, 'Aamani' (spring) represents a time of intense passion, and 'Lanjakadu' refers to a paramour or lover; together they imply a state of being completely absorbed or trapped by attraction or circumstances.

This expression suggests that everyone has some hidden talent or inclination toward music (or emotion), just as everyone has some physical or mental imperfection. It is used to highlight the commonality of human traits and the inevitability of minor flaws in every individual.

* Veritas non quaerit angulos.

This expression emphasizes the priceless and selfless nature of true love. It suggests that love cannot be treated as a commodity or a transaction; its only true value or exchange is the return of affection and devotion.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is solely focused on their own selfish interests or an easy life finds their inherent responsibilities or basic duties to be an annoying obstacle or a nuisance. It highlights the conflict between one's lifestyle choices and unavoidable obligations.

This proverb highlights traditional societal expectations regarding behavior and presentation. It suggests that just as physical attractiveness and allure (niggu) are considered essential for a sex worker's profession, modesty and a sense of shame (siggu) are vital virtues for a woman leading a family life to maintain social respect and dignity.