తూర్పున వరద గూడు వేస్తే తుంగపోచైనా తడవదు.

This proverb is used to indicate that when rain clouds appear in the east, heavy rain is imminent. It suggests that the water levels in rivers like the Tungabhadra will rise quickly, so shepherds should move their livestock to safer, higher ground or secure them immediately. It serves as a metaphor for taking timely precautions when early warning signs of a situation appear.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to weather prediction. A rainbow in the east occurs when the sun is in the west (evening), signifying the end of rain and approaching dry weather, making marshy lands safe for cattle. A rainbow in the west occurs when the sun is in the east (morning), signaling heavy incoming rain, requiring cattle to be moved to high, rocky ground to avoid floods.

This expression signifies that constant use, movement, or activity in a particular place prevents any growth or change from taking root. It is often used to describe how popular systems or well-trodden paths stay clear and functional through sheer volume of use, or metaphorically, how constant scrutiny prevents secrets from growing.

This is a weather-related observation or proverb. Since the sun rises in the east and a rainbow appears opposite the sun, a morning rainbow (in the west) usually signifies approaching rain, whereas an evening rainbow in the east suggests the storm has already passed or is far away.

This is a traditional agricultural/weather proverb (sameta) used to predict rainfall. It suggests that if the sky turns reddish (a halo or sunset hue), rain is imminent. Metaphorically, it implies that certain external signs reliably indicate upcoming events or changes in a household.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is beyond help, or when a loss is so absolute that minor details and formalities no longer matter. It suggests that once a core purpose or life is gone, worrying about trivial arrangements or insignificant consequences is futile.

This is a traditional Telugu meteorological observation (sameta). It suggests that a rainbow in the east during the evening indicates no rain, while a rainbow in the west during the morning predicts heavy rainfall that will fill up all ditches and low-lying areas.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb used to predict weather patterns. It suggests that in certain geographical regions, clouds appearing in the east do not result in local rainfall. It is used to describe situations that look promising but yield no actual results or to indicate that a particular sign is misleading.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to monsoon patterns in the Telugu regions. It suggests that rainfall coming from the west (Southwest monsoon) is abundant and reliable enough to fill every dry pond, whereas rain clouds from the east (Northeast monsoon) are often insufficient or inconsistent, leading to drought-like conditions where even moisture-loving plants like 'tunga' grass wither away.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb. It means that rainfall from the eastern direction (indicative of the monsoon or favorable winds) is a sign of good agricultural prospects. The ox bellows in joy or readiness, signaling that the season for plowing and farming has successfully begun.