ఊళ్ళేలే కొమరుడి కన్నా ఉపాదాన మెత్తే పెనిమిటి మేలు

This proverb highlights the human tendency to cherish secondary outcomes or subsequent generations more than the original source. Just as a moneylender might value the accumulating interest over the original capital, grandparents often feel a deeper, more indulgent affection for their grandchildren than they did for their own children.

This proverb suggests that it is better to take a longer, safer, and more reliable route (or method) rather than a shortcut that is dangerous or difficult. It emphasizes choosing safety and certainty over speed.

This proverb is used to describe relationships or objects that are inherently sharp or harsh by nature. It suggests that just as a knife's purpose is to cut and it cannot be blunt or soft, a mother-in-law (in traditional contexts) is expected to be strict or demanding, and one should not expect otherwise.

This proverb emphasizes that even with divine help or luck, practical means and human effort are necessary to achieve a result. It is used to point out that one must follow the natural order or use the required tools/intermediaries to complete a task, rather than relying solely on miracles or high-level permissions.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely unobservant, dull-witted, or indifferent. It refers to a situation where someone fails to notice something glaringly obvious or a significant gesture, even after being explicitly prompted or provided with all the necessary tools to recognize it.

This is a sarcastic or ironic expression used to mock someone who is boasting about their integrity or loyalty when their past actions clearly prove otherwise. It highlights a contradiction where someone claims to be virtuous despite having a history of failure or betrayal. It is often used to expose hypocrisy.

This traditional proverb highlights the foundational elements of security in a household. Just as rain is the primary source that prevents drought and starvation for a society, a supportive husband was traditionally viewed as the primary provider and protector who prevents a family from falling into destitution. It is used to emphasize the importance of essential support systems.

This proverb emphasizes that in a traditional social context, a woman's primary security and status come from her husband, regardless of his humble state, rather than from her son's wealth or power. It highlights the importance of the spousal bond and the dependency of a mother on her husband's presence.

This proverb is used to convey that having something imperfect or partial is better than having nothing at all. It is similar to the English expression 'Half a loaf is better than no bread' or 'Something is better than nothing.'

Of two evils choose the least.

This expression is used to describe an obvious truth or a situation where a question is redundant because the answer is universally accepted. It highlights a self-evident benefit where there is no room for disagreement, similar to saying 'It goes without saying.'