పెరుగుట విరుగుట కొరకే, ధరణిలోన ఏపదార్థమైనా పరిపూర్ణ సుఖంబు లధికమైతే అదియే దుఃఖంబునకు హేతువగును

This proverb describes a situation where the conflict or power struggle between two powerful parties or superiors results in the suffering of innocent, smaller, or weaker subordinates who are caught in the middle. It is used to highlight collateral damage caused by leadership disputes.

This proverb highlights the direct relationship between hard work (represented by the plough) and prosperity (represented by the granary). It implies that if the tools of labor are used extensively to the point of wearing out, it results in such a bountiful harvest that the storage containers might even break under the weight of the yield. It is used to encourage diligent effort in one's profession.

This proverb warns that excessive teasing, joking, or overly familiar behavior (sarasamu) often crosses a boundary and ends in a conflict, resentment, or a fight (virasamu). It is used to advise people to maintain boundaries even in friendly interactions.

This proverb highlights the cyclical nature of life and fortune. It means that anything that grows or rises will eventually face a downfall, and conversely, a decline or a fall is often a preparation for a greater rise or improvement. It is used to encourage humility during success and hope during failures.

All that goes up must come down. We should not be proud when we prosper, but must be aware of the possibility of downfall. We should be humble in the moments of our triumph.

This proverb suggests that every state has an opposite cycle. Playful teasing or familiarity often leads to misunderstandings or conflict, just as market prices that rise will eventually fall. It is used to caution people to be moderate in their behavior and to understand that situations in life are temporary and cyclical.

This proverb highlights the cyclical and inevitable nature of life and worldly affairs. It conveys that everything that begins must end, everything that rises must eventually fall, and fluctuations (like market prices) are a natural part of existence. It is used to suggest that change is the only constant and to encourage stoicism during transitions.

This proverb conveys the universal truth of impermanence and the cycle of life. It implies that everything that begins must end, and everything that rises must eventually fall. It is often used to counsel someone against being overly proud of their success or to provide perspective during times of loss or decline.

This expression is used to suggest that for every problem, person, or difficult situation, there is always a countermeasure or a person who can handle it. Just as snake venom has an antidote, even a stubborn or clever person (metaphorically referred to as the teacher/priest) has someone who can outsmart or control them.

This expression is used to describe someone who is acting erratically, behaving in a confused or dizzy manner, or wandering around aimlessly without any sense of direction or purpose. It is often applied to people who are hyperactive or behaving strangely as if they are under an intoxication or high.