సత్యము నా వద్ద చాలా ఉన్నది, చెప్పులు తేరా మగడా నిప్పుల్లో దూకుతాను

This proverb warns against following people who are in a hurry or in trouble. A debtor is always running away from creditors, and someone with footwear can walk fast or tread on rough ground where you might not be able to keep up. It is used as a metaphor to advise staying away from people who are either fleeing their responsibilities or have an advantage that might lead you into difficult situations.

This expression emphasizes that just as dietary restrictions (pathyam) are essential for medicine to be effective, honesty and truthfulness are essential for words to have value and credibility. It is used to highlight the importance of integrity in communication.

This expression is used to describe someone who gets extremely irritated, flares up in anger, or reacts with instant agitation. Just as salt crackles and pops loudly when thrown into a fire, it refers to a person's explosive or sharp temper in response to a situation.

This proverb describes a person who is carefree to the point of laziness or irresponsibility. It refers to someone who feels no pressure to work or save because they believe they can always survive on charity (begging) from the community. It is used to criticize a lack of ambition or a nonchalant attitude toward life's responsibilities.

This proverb highlights that family relationships and kinship obligations remain constant regardless of one's financial status. Whether a person is wealthy (symbolized by having possessions) or poor (symbolized by torn footwear), they must still maintain their social and familial ties.

This humorous proverb describes a person who sets impossible or hypocritical conditions before showing loyalty or performing a task. It is used to mock people who pretend to be ready for a great sacrifice but demand comfort (like sandals to walk on hot coals) that defeats the purpose of the sacrifice itself.

This proverb advises caution when picking fights. A person with footwear has a physical advantage in a scuffle, while a person in heavy debt has nothing left to lose and may act desperately or recklessly. It serves as a warning to consider the opponent's situation before engaging in conflict.

This proverb is used to convey that only those directly involved or experiencing a situation can truly understand its depth, value, or pain. It emphasizes that personal experience is the only way to truly know the reality of a matter, much like only a calf knows the taste and comfort of its mother's milk.

This expression is used to describe something that is present in abundance or is easily accessible within a large collection. It signifies a state of plenty or a situation where a specific resource is concentrated in one place, making it easy to find or utilize.

This expression is used to describe a state of complete carelessness, detachment, or having nothing to lose. It implies that as long as there is a society to live in and a basic means to survive (even by begging), one need not worry about responsibilities or property. It is often said by or about people who are wandering or living a carefree, nomadic life without any attachments.