శుభాలు ముంచి దీపాలు ఆర్పేవాడు

This expression is used to describe an impossible or extremely difficult task. It highlights the futility of trying to achieve a significant result using very weak or inappropriate means, as eyelids are too delicate to extinguish a flame.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a smaller or less significant thing is overshadowed or ignored in the presence of something much larger or brighter. It can also refer to someone who provides light or guidance to others but remains in darkness or unrecognized themselves, similar to the English idiom 'The cobbler's children go barefoot.'

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is an equal mix of positive and negative outcomes. It highlights the dual nature of life or a specific event where success and failure, or joy and sorrow, occur simultaneously in equal measure.

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 means that poverty does not hinder talent, virtue, or happiness. Just as a small hut can still be lit by a beautiful lamp, a person's humble origins or poor financial status do not prevent them from achieving greatness or possessing noble qualities. It is used to suggest that merit is independent of wealth.

This proverb suggests that the cleanliness, organization, and atmosphere of a home reflect the personality, management skills, and discipline of the woman of the house. It is used to imply that surroundings often reveal the true nature of the person responsible for them.

This expression highlights the importance of a woman (wife/mother) in maintaining the harmony, prosperity, and happiness of a family. Just as a lamp dispels darkness, a virtuous woman is seen as the light that guides and sustains the household.

This expression describes the seasonal transition in the Telugu states. It signifies that by the time of the Diwali festival, the winter season is just beginning to set in, and the cold is mild or minimal, metaphorically compared to the small heat or size of a lamp's flicker.

This phrase is typically used by street vendors, beggars, or traditional performers to praise potential donors or customers on specific days of the week. It suggests that since the day is auspicious (Monday or Tuesday), the person giving charity or making a purchase will be blessed with prosperity and wealth. It is a form of rhythmic flattery used to encourage generosity.

This expression signifies total surrender or absolute reliance on someone else's decision or protection. It is used when a person entrusts their fate entirely to another (like a deity, a mentor, or a leader), implying that whether the outcome is good (milk) or bad (water), they accept it as the other person's responsibility.