సిడి పడితే మూన్నెళ్ళ వాపు

This expression advises that when a sudden, uncontrollable disaster or intense conflict arises, the wisest course of action is to temporarily withdraw or stay out of the way to protect oneself. It emphasizes self-preservation and common sense over trying to confront a force that is beyond one's control.

This expression is used to describe someone who is far more troublesome, persistent, or harmful than even the dreaded astrological period of Shani (Sade Sati). It is often said by a person asserting their dominance or capability to cause long-lasting trouble, or to describe a person who never lets go once they start bothering someone.

This proverb highlights the fleeting nature of intense emotions and physical states. It suggests that the initial passion of a romantic attraction (valapu) often fades within two years, just as physical grime or stains (murugu) eventually wear off or are cleaned over time. It is used to caution against the assumption that temporary feelings or situations will remain unchanged forever.

This expression is used to describe a situation that looks very attractive or rewarding at first glance (like a basket of gold) but is actually a dangerous trap or a deceptive scheme (like a hook/snare). It warns against being lured by appearances without considering the underlying danger.

This proverb is used to convey that worrying about a problem will not solve it or speed up a natural process. It emphasizes that constant anxiety is futile and does not yield results, much like how worrying cannot influence the growth or ripening of a fruit.

This proverb describes a situation where an already difficult or unfortunate condition is made even worse by a new problem. It is used when a person who is already struggling faces an additional, albeit minor, irritation that becomes unbearable given their existing state.

This expression is used to mock someone's profound ignorance or lack of basic understanding after they have been given a full explanation. It refers to a situation where a person listens to an entire discourse (like the Ramayana) but still asks a question that shows they haven't understood even the basic premise (that Bhima belongs to the Mahabharata, not the Ramayana).

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is distracted from their hard work or duty by something enticing but irrelevant. It highlights how easily a person can be diverted from a laborious task (plowing) by a fleeting or useless attraction (chasing deer).

This proverb highlights the difference between material loss and the irreversible passage of time or aging. It implies that lost wealth can be regained through hard work and perseverance, but lost youth and the physical effects of aging are permanent and beyond human control. It is used to emphasize that some things in life are rectifiable while others are inevitable.

This proverb highlights a traditional observation regarding maturity and knowledge. It suggests that by the age of thirty, a woman typically attains a level of worldly wisdom, patience, and household management skills that makes her as sharp and capable in her sphere as a three-year-old boy is in his peak stage of rapid learning, curiosity, and observation. It is often used to emphasize the intelligence and practical sense of women.