సవతికి సంకెళ్ళు, నాకు పెళ్ళిళ్ళు.

This proverb describes a situation where one person's joy or celebration causes direct misery or hardship to another. It is used to highlight conflicting interests or cases where an action is selfishly celebrated without considering the pain it inflicts on those closest.

This expression describes a bittersweet or conflicting situation where one aspect brings joy but another aspect brings significant trouble or pain. It is used when a benefit to one person causes hardship for another close to them, creating a dilemma where one cannot fully celebrate.

This proverb is used to comment on how time is wasted in life due to indecisiveness, avoidance of responsibilities, or unfavorable circumstances. It highlights a life spent in loneliness or procrastination, where the prime years pass away without fulfillment or purpose.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone achieves their goal or gets what they want through shortcuts or informal hints, rendering official or traditional procedures (like a formal wedding) unnecessary. It reflects the idea that if the desired result is obtained easily, the formal effort or expense is often bypassed.

This proverb is used to describe a person who speaks inappropriately or brings up negative, taboo, or ill-timed topics when asked to be positive. It highlights social awkwardness or a lack of common sense in communication, specifically when someone ruins a good mood with a tactless remark.

This proverb highlights the immense cultural and emotional significance of the Sankranti festival in Telugu culture. It implies that the pull of the festival is so strong that everyone makes an effort to return to their hometown or family, suggesting that even people with extreme constraints or busy schedules find a way to be with their loved ones during this time.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is usually free or mischievous is suddenly restricted or disciplined just before a major event or their peak time. It refers to the traditional practice of catching or grounding kites (birds of prey) before the kite-flying festival of Sankranti to prevent them from interfering.

This proverb is used to describe a wasted life or a long period of time spent in procrastination and excuses. It humorously illustrates how an entire century (100 years) can pass by blaming others or circumstances—60 years blaming the wife, 30 years blaming the husband, and 10 years in childhood—without ever achieving anything meaningful.

This proverb is used to sarcastically remark that if one can get everything they want through shortcuts or unauthorized means, they will feel no need to follow traditional rules or responsibilities. It highlights the tendency of people to avoid formal commitments when they can reap benefits without them.

This expression refers to a situation where someone is trapped or restricted by luxury, wealth, or high status. It implies that even if constraints are beautiful or expensive, they are still shackles that take away one's freedom. It is often used to describe high-paying but stressful jobs or restrictive royal/elite lifestyles.