సాతాని నుదుట విభూతి రాయడం, సురభి బదనిక పాముకు చూపినట్లు

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone offers something insignificantly small or inadequate to someone with vast needs or great capacity. Just as an elephant requires a massive amount of food to be satisfied, showing it small teats (symbolizing a tiny portion) is useless and mocking.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is instantly terrified or completely subdued by a specific threat or person. In Telugu folklore, it is believed that snakes are extremely fearful of the 'Badanika' (a type of parasitic plant) and become paralyzed or helpless when shown it. It signifies a weakness or a 'kryptonite' that brings an immediate stop to someone's aggressive behavior.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is deeply terrified or rendered powerless by a specific person or object. In Telugu folklore, it is believed that showing a 'Badanika' (a parasitic plant like Mistletoe) to a snake makes it immobile or frightened. It describes an effective deterrent or a person's ultimate weakness.

Badanika is the Loranthus Longiflorus ; the term is also applied gene- rally to all plants of the order. ( W. Elliot. ) It is said to be used as an antidote for snake bites.

This expression is used to describe something that is empty, misleading, or lacks the substance promised by its name. Just as a 'silk gourd' (Nethi Beerakaya) has the word 'Neyyi' (Ghee) in its name but contains no actual ghee, it refers to titles or claims that have no basis in reality.

This is a common saying used to point out that it is much easier to give advice or talk about a task than it is to actually execute it. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'easier said than done.'

This expression is used to describe a person who puts on an expensive or grand outward display of wealth and status, while in reality, they are struggling to afford even basic necessities. It mocks the act of prioritizing vanity and social status over practical needs and survival.

This proverb describes an exercise in futility or a wasted effort. It refers to providing something valuable or useful to a person who lacks the capacity or knowledge to appreciate or utilize it.

This expression is part of a larger proverb 'పవిభుండు కోపింపవచ్చు, ప్రాణముల్ తీయవచ్చు' which suggests that those in power have the capability to be angry and take one's life, but they cannot change one's fate or character. It is used to describe the limitations of worldly power against destiny or integrity.

This expression refers to individuals who are complete misfits or exceptions in their respective environments. Vibhishana was a righteous person among the demons of Lanka, while Surpanakha was a demoness causing chaos in the peaceful forest. It is used to describe someone whose character or behavior is the polar opposite of everyone else around them.

This proverb is based on the belief in 'Prarabdha Karma' or fate. It suggests that unless something is predestined (written by Brahma on one's forehead), it will not manifest in reality or be expressed through one's words. It is used to describe situations where things only happen if they are meant to be.