స్వామి కార్యం, స్వకార్యం కలిసి వచ్చినట్లు.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'Every effect has a cause' or 'Nothing happens without a reason.' It is used to explain that every action, event, or result is preceded by a specific motive or trigger. In a practical sense, it suggests that if something has occurred, there must be a logical explanation behind it.

There is a cause for all things. (Italian.)*

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one action serves two purposes: performing a religious duty or a good deed (Teertham) while simultaneously gaining a personal benefit or profit (Swaartham). It is similar to the English expression 'To kill two birds with one stone.'

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one must humble themselves or flatter even an unworthy or inferior person to get a specific job done or to achieve a goal. It emphasizes pragmatism and temporary compromise for the sake of success.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely diligent and efficient when working for their own personal gain, but lazy, dishonest, or negligent when performing duties for their employer or others. It is used to criticize someone's selfishness and lack of professional integrity.

This expression emphasizes that the motivation and validation for performing good deeds should come from within one's own soul or conscience, rather than for external praise or societal recognition. It suggests that true morality is an internal commitment.

This expression describes a person who is completely self-reliant or, more often, a situation where one person has to perform every single task themselves, from high-level decision making to menial chores. It can be used to describe an independent entrepreneur or someone who lacks help and is forced to be a 'one-man show'.

This expression is used when a single action or trip serves two purposes: fulfilling an official or spiritual duty while also completing a personal task. It is similar to the English idiom 'killing two birds with one stone', but specifically highlights the balance between duty and self-interest.

This expression is used to describe a situation where two beneficial or relevant events happen simultaneously or overlap perfectly. It refers to a scenario where one trip or action serves two purposes—visiting a relative (kinship) and attending a social/religious gathering (perantam) at the same time, thereby saving effort and making the most of the occasion.

This proverb is used to emphasize that results (the task accomplished) are more important than mere strength or ego. It suggests that one should focus on getting the work done successfully rather than boasting about one's power or status.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one trip or action serves two purposes: a spiritual or selfless duty and a personal or selfish gain. It is similar to the English expression 'killing two birds with one stone,' but specifically refers to achieving a personal benefit while performing a righteous or necessary task.