శతకోటి లింగాలున్నా నా దెబ్బ ఎక్కడుంది అన్నట్టు

This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely literal-minded, dull-witted, or lacks the common sense to distinguish between a proper name and an actual object. It satirizes people who get confused by terminology and ask foolish questions instead of understanding the context.

This proverb suggests that no matter how many difficulties or challenges (poverty/problems) one faces, there are always countless ways or strategies to overcome them. It highlights human ingenuity and the idea that for every problem, a solution exists if one thinks creatively.

This proverb describes a situation where someone persistently tries to claim ownership or credit for something even after being explicitly told it doesn't belong to them or is incorrect. It is used to mock people who are shamelessly stubborn or opportunistic despite being rejected.

Kādu in Telugu means " it is not," "no;" in Tamil it signifies " the ear." A Telugu man on one occasion accidentally stuck the barb of his spear into a Tamilian's ear, on which the latter cried out "Kādu! Kādu!" ( My ear! my ear! ) The Telugu man thinking he meant to say " Not yours, not yours" pulled at the spear all the harder, saying "Nādi! Nādi!" (It's mine! it's mine!). Said to a man who is obstinate in argument.

This is a traditional proverb reflecting historical social dynamics. It suggests that just as cranes ruin the tree they inhabit with their droppings and noise, a village dominated by certain aggressive or powerful groups can become inhospitable or ruinous for others. It is used to describe an environment that has become difficult to live in due to the nature of its residents.

A humorous or sarcastic expression used to describe a person who interprets a question too literally or lacks common sense. It mocks the ignorance of someone who fails to understand that 'where does the road go' refers to its destination, not its physical movement.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely greedy or opportunistic. It refers to a situation where a person tries to claim ownership of something even when others are denying it belongs to them or trying to distance themselves from it. It highlights a tendency to grab everything available without considering whether it is appropriate or right.

This expression is used when someone makes a ridiculous or impossible request for personal attention or recognition in a massive crowd or a very large collection. It highlights the absurdity of expecting something insignificant or ordinary to be singled out among millions of similar, or superior, entities.

This proverb describes a situation where someone's small mistake, identity, or problem gets completely lost or hidden within a massive crowd or a large volume of similar things. It is used when a person realizes that in the grand scheme of things, their specific issue is insignificant or cannot be easily identified among thousands of others.

This traditional saying highlights that a household is vibrant and lively when there are children playing, just as a forest looks beautiful and bright when Moduga (Butea monosperma) flowers bloom. It is used to describe the joy and bustle children bring to a family.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an individual or a small entity is lost or goes unnoticed in a massive crowd or a vast collection. It signifies insignificance or the lack of individual identity when part of a huge group.