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This expression is used to describe something that is flourishing, prospering, or growing rapidly beyond expectations. 'Mudu puvvulu aru kayalu' specifically refers to a state of great abundance and success.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone attempts a task that is inherently contradictory or logically impossible. Just as milk and buttermilk neutralize or change each other's properties when mixed, making it impossible to treat the result as just one of the original substances, this phrase highlights futility or confusion in actions.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the secondary costs or side effects of a situation far exceed the primary cost or the original intent. It is often applied when the maintenance of an item costs more than the item itself, or when the complications of a task outweigh the task's actual value.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to timing and the lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It emphasizes that performing a task at the right time (Ashlesha karti) with fewer resources is far more productive than doing it late (Magha karti) with more resources. It highlights the importance of seasonal timing in farming for a better yield.

This expression highlights the importance of honor, integrity, and keeping one's word over material wealth. It is used to convey that a person of character values their reputation and promises more than money or possessions.

This expression is used to describe a person with an incredibly strong digestive system or a very young, energetic individual capable of eating and digesting anything. It is often said of youth to highlight their physical vigor and high metabolism.

This proverb highlights situations where an individual feels overly comfortable and entitled. Just as a bull thrives and roams freely in a field of castor plants (which are difficult to clear), a son-in-law is often pampered, prioritized, and treated with excessive hospitality at his in-laws' place. It is used to describe someone enjoying a position of prestige or being the center of attention.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb from Andhra Pradesh. It specifies the ideal number of times a field should be ploughed for specific crops to ensure a good harvest. It highlights the importance of soil preparation, suggesting that cotton requires more intensive tilling (ten times) compared to sorghum (seven times).

This proverb is used to highlight double standards or hypocrisy in power dynamics. It suggests that when a person in authority (like a mother-in-law) makes a mistake, it is ignored or excused, but when a subordinate (like a daughter-in-law) does the same, it is heavily criticized.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the lunar mansions (Nakshatras) and rainfall. It suggests that during the 'Hasta' rain season, there will be six parts of rain (heavy rainfall), whereas during the 'Chitta' season, there will be only three parts (moderate rainfall). It is used by farmers to predict water availability for their crops.