తియ్యగా తియ్యగా రాగము, మూలగగా మూలగగా రోగము.

This expression is used to highlight the reality that progress, recovery, or results often require going through something difficult or unpleasant. Just as one cannot expect a disease to be pleasant or a life-saving medicine to taste like a treat, one cannot achieve success without hard work or endure correction without some discomfort.

This proverb describes the irony of human nature where, instead of detaching from worldly pleasures and material possessions with old age, one's cravings and attachments often become more intense. It is used to comment on someone who becomes increasingly greedy or obsessed with worldly affairs in their later years.

This proverb suggests that persistence, even in negative actions, will eventually yield a result. It is often used to describe how continuous criticism or repetitive attempts at something will eventually find their mark or have an impact, for better or worse.

This proverb emphasizes that practice makes perfect and that persistence can make even difficult or unpleasant tasks easier over time. Note: The user provided 'rogam' (disease), but the traditional proverb is 'vemu' (neem), implying that constant habituation changes one's perspective or skill.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone or something, instead of improving or maturing with age or progress, actually deteriorates or becomes ridiculous. It highlights a decline in quality, character, or status over time.

This proverb emphasizes the value of hard work and discipline. It suggests that one should put in tireless, humble effort during the working phase to achieve the prosperity and luxury required to live like royalty later.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone or something, instead of improving or maturing with progress or time, actually regresses or becomes foolish/useless. It is often applied to projects that start with great promise but end in a ridiculous failure, or to individuals who lose their dignity as they age or gain status.

This expression refers to something that adds extra benefit or comfort to an already good situation. Since 'Pulagam' is a wholesome meal of rice and dal cooked together, adding extra 'Pappu' (dal/lentil stew) on top makes it even more delicious and rich. It is used to describe a situation where a small addition makes something significantly better.

This proverb emphasizes how repetition and practice lead to mastery in a skill, while persistent neglect or chronic health issues lead to downfall. Just as continuous writing turns one into a proficient scribe (Karanam), a persistent, untreated cough eventually results in death.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has lost almost everything, and what remains is trivial or insignificant. It highlights a state of near-total loss or failure where the little that is left is not of much value.