సావుకారు చతికిలబడితే, పీట వెల్లకిల పడిందట!

This traditional proverb highlights the interconnectedness of nature and human survival. It emphasizes that the sun is the primary source of life (agriculture/sustenance), which leads to domestic stability, the ability to prepare meals, nourishment, and ultimately, the comfort of rest. It is used to describe the natural order of life and the importance of favorable conditions for prosperity.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where, despite having many relatives or resources, none are actually available to help when needed. It signifies being in a state of helplessness or lack of support even when one is surrounded by family or potential means.

This is a rhythmic folk saying that describes the essential cycle of agrarian life and food security. It highlights that proper preservation (drying crops) leads to a stable supply (storage), which ensures sustenance (cooking and eating) and ultimately leads to contentment and rest (sleep/prosperity). It is often used to emphasize the importance of the first step in a process to ensure the final result.

The muttered grumblings of a stingy host.

This expression is used to describe a person who is living or growing up in an environment where they do not truly belong, or among people who are not their own. It often implies a situation where someone's true identity or superior talents are hidden or misplaced within a common or mismatched setting, just as a cuckoo bird lays its eggs in a crow's nest to be raised by the crow.

This proverb emphasizes the value of hard work and active involvement. It suggests that results or insights are only gained when one is willing to work hard (bend down), whereas someone who remains idle or disconnected from the task will gain nothing and understand nothing. It is used to criticize laziness or a lack of practical effort.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a problem or an unwanted person returns immediately after being sent away, or when one trouble is replaced by another equally persistent one. It highlights the futility of temporary fixes for deep-rooted problems.

This proverb describes people who don't know how to behave when given a position of honor or luxury. Instead of being graceful, they overact or behave foolishly due to excessive pride or lack of character, eventually causing their own downfall or making themselves look ridiculous.

This proverb is used to describe how external appearances or sounds can be deceptive regarding a person's true nature or courage. While the crow has a harsh voice and plain appearance, it is bold and resilient; conversely, the cuckoo, despite its sweet and melodious song, is timid and even lays its eggs in other birds' nests because it lacks the courage to raise its own young.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is truly suffering or in need is ignored, while someone else makes a frivolous or exaggerated complaint to gain attention or compete. It highlights the contrast between genuine distress and fake or disproportionate grievances.

This is a traditional folk saying (Sameta) used to describe natural signs of inevitable events. It compares the darkening of clouds over mountains (signaling rain) to the physiological changes in a woman's breast during pregnancy (signaling a baby). It highlights the predictability of nature and life through observation.