శిరసుండగా మోకాటికి శేనలు పోసినట్లు

This proverb describes the innate nature of people or things. It suggests that a person's fundamental character or a thing's inherent quality cannot be changed, no matter how much kindness, education, or resources are provided. It is typically used to remark on someone who remains wicked or ungrateful despite being treated very well.

This proverb highlights agricultural wisdom specifically for chickpea (Bengal gram) cultivation. Unlike other crops that require finely tilled soil, chickpeas thrive in soil with large clods (rough plowing) because it helps maintain moisture and allows for better aeration. It is used to suggest that sometimes unconventional or seemingly 'messy' methods are the most effective for specific tasks.

This expression is used when a major disaster or great harm is averted, and instead, only a minor loss or trivial damage is incurred. It implies that something very valuable was saved at the cost of something less significant, or a huge problem was minimized into a small one.

This expression uses a pun on the word 'cent' (a unit of land measurement in India) and 'scent' (perfume). It is used to describe a situation where someone who lacks even the most basic necessities or resources is being mocked for aspiring to or being offered luxury. It highlights the irony of worrying about trivial or fancy things when one's fundamental needs are unmet.

This expression is used to describe a person who is constantly moving back and forth or pacing around restlessly within a confined space. It originates from the repetitive back-and-forth motion required while winding yarn on a traditional weaving frame (Aasu).

This proverb is used to describe a person who is inherently wicked or malicious. It implies that no matter how much kindness, care, or nurturing you provide to someone with an evil nature, they will still retain their original bad character and may eventually harm you.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone tries to link or compare two completely unrelated or illogical things. It highlights a lack of common sense or the absurdity of making a connection where none exists.

This proverb describes a situation where someone ignores the fundamental or core part of a problem and focuses on superficial or trivial aspects instead. It is used to criticize actions that are counterproductive or lack a proper sense of priority, emphasizing that without addressing the root cause, efforts spent on the results are wasted.

This expression is used to describe a situation where bad omens occur or when internal betrayal and cowardice lead to an inevitable downfall. Historically, in Telugu literature, the howling of jackals within a military camp was considered a sign of impending defeat or a curse on the leadership. It is used metaphorically when a group or organization is plagued by bad luck or internal sabotage.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is inherently wicked or ungrateful. It suggests that even if you treat someone very well or show them extreme kindness, their true negative nature will eventually reveal itself and they may still harm you.