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This proverb is used to criticize pettiness or greed among relatives. It suggests that when a relative or neighbor dies, the amount of land or wealth one gains is insignificant compared to the loss of a person. It highlights that harboring enmity for trivial material gains is foolish.

This proverb suggests that a harmonious marriage leads to a blissful life, while a difficult or incompatible spouse forces a person to seek solace in spirituality or philosophy to cope with the hardships.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a minor concern or source of relief is superseded by a larger event, or specifically, that once a major outcome is achieved (the river flowing), the preliminary signs (the rain) are no longer needed. It is often used to imply that after a long-awaited result occurs, the struggles leading up to it come to an end.

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 proverb describes a situation where someone performs a task in a crude, improper, or counterproductive manner instead of doing it the right way. It is used to mock people who are unhygienic, lazy, or lack common sense in how they approach a simple request.

This proverb is used to imply that the truth, talent, or a major event cannot be kept secret forever. Just as a flower's scent spreads even if the flower itself is concealed, certain things are bound to become public knowledge eventually.

This expression is used when someone is reluctant to share or reveal a large quantity of items out of fear that counting or showcasing them will somehow diminish their value or amount. It highlights the irrationality of being overly secretive or stingy when nothing is actually lost by being transparent or acknowledging the truth.

This proverb describes a helpless or pathetic situation where the person who usually manages things (represented by the mother) is either too old, sick, or incapable, and there is no alternative support system available. It is used to highlight a state of total neglect or lack of resources.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb used to express the idea that things have an inherent nature or status that cannot be changed. It suggests that a substitute or an informal arrangement can never truly replace or equate to the original, formal, or sanctified version of something. It is often used to emphasize that some boundaries or social roles are permanent.

This proverb is used to point out that minor obstacles or petty attempts to hinder a process cannot stop an inevitable or major event from occurring. Historically, it refers to a ritual where if someone tries to hide the groom's feet or shoes to delay the wedding, the ceremony will still proceed eventually.