తాళ్ళపాక చిన్నన్న రోమములు కాగానే తంబురా దండెకు తంతులగునా?

This proverb is used to convey that if something is destined to happen or is an inevitable outcome, minor factors or superficial changes cannot prevent it. It suggests that certain consequences are unavoidable regardless of the circumstances.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a small gesture of courtesy or agreement is misinterpreted as a commitment to take on a huge, burdensome responsibility. It highlights the irony of being 'rewarded' with an unwanted task for simply showing polite attention or appreciation.

This proverb is used to explain that certain things cannot be forced and require their own natural time to happen. Just as a raw fruit cannot be forced to ripen instantly through physical force or aggression, results in life often require patience and the right conditions rather than coercion.

This expression is used to describe someone who reacts with sudden, intense, and fierce anger. Just as a snake strikes back instantly and aggressively when its tail is stepped on, this phrase characterizes a person who becomes extremely provoked or defensive due to an insult or an injury.

This proverb describes a situation where a person's own actions, decisions, or words inadvertently lead to their own downfall, trouble, or restriction. It is used when someone creates the very tools or circumstances that others eventually use against them.

This proverb highlights that regardless of how high-born or noble someone is, death or a change in status can render associated objects unholy or unusable for sacred rituals. It is used to convey that lineage does not change the inherent nature or rules of sanctity and traditions.

When one is truly happy or content from within, even the most mundane or crude objects (like a heavy wooden pestle) can seem like beautiful musical instruments (like a Tanpura). It describes a state of mind where external circumstances or the quality of tools do not matter as long as one is joyful and satisfied.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task or offers something in a clumsy, improper, or unorganized manner due to a lack of preparation or transparency. It implies doing something secretly or without proper visibility, often leading to mistakes or poor quality.

This proverb suggests that wealth acquired through immoral or ill-gotten means will only be wasted on useless expenses or penalties (dandugalu) rather than being spent on noble causes like charity or religious deeds. It is used to remark that money earned dishonestly never serves a good purpose.

This proverb is used to emphasize that certain essential, labor-intensive, or time-sensitive tasks require immediate payment or resources and cannot be deferred or done for free. It specifically refers to agricultural labor (transplanting paddy) where workers must be paid promptly to ensure the work is completed on time.