తిప్పులాడీ మా అప్పను చూచినావా, తీర్థంలో మా బావను చూచినావా?

This proverb advises that one can judge the character, health, and future potential of something by looking at its origins or physical indicators. Just as a mother's traits often reflect in her child, or a cow's teeth indicate its age and health, we should evaluate the background and fundamental health of an entity before making a commitment.

This proverb highlights the power of temptation. It suggests that the lure of beauty (lust) and money (greed) is so strong that it can compromise the integrity or stability of even the most enlightened or divine beings like Brahma. It is used to caution that everyone is susceptible to these worldly distractions.

This proverb emphasizes suitability and appropriateness. Just as a saree should be chosen based on the person wearing it and a bucket's size must match the well's dimensions, every action or purchase should be tailored to the specific context or need rather than being decided arbitrarily.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is so overwhelmed by fear, obsession, or a specific problem that they fail to see the reality of the situation. It implies that a person is focusing on a perceived threat or an illusion rather than the actual object or facts in front of them.

This proverb suggests that merely witnessing an event or possessing a small piece of knowledge doesn't make one an expert. It is used to mock people who boast or pretend to be specialists without having the actual skills or experience required for a task.

This expression is used to question a person's priorities or motives when they seem more interested in superficial benefits (like food) rather than the primary purpose or spiritual significance of an event (like receiving holy water at a temple). It is often used to chide someone who is distracted by secondary perks.

This expression is used to describe an extremely foolish, reckless, or irresponsible action where someone risks something very precious just to test or find out something trivial or unnecessary. It highlights a lack of common sense and a disregard for consequences.

This proverb describes the plight of accountants or meticulous planners who get so bogged down in details and calculations that they lose track of time or fail to enjoy life. It highlights how being overly analytical or buried in work can consume all of one's available time.

This proverb describes the reality of social bias or favoritism. It means that people are often treated based on their status, appearance, or perceived importance rather than equality. Rewards or hospitality are often adjusted according to the social standing of the recipient.

This traditional proverb suggests that certain tasks or resources are best managed by those who have a keen eye for them. A woman is believed to be very efficient at spotting and gathering small resources like fish from a pond, leaving nothing behind. Similarly, a man is believed to be thorough in harvesting or guarding a threshing floor. It is used to describe situations where a resource has been so thoroughly picked over or managed by an expert that nothing remains for others.