ఊరి ముందరి చేను కాకుల పాలు, ఊళ్ళో వియ్యము కయ్యముల పాలు

This proverb suggests that where there is a relationship by marriage, disagreements or friction are almost inevitable. It is used to describe how in-laws or families joined by marriage often find reasons to argue or compete, implying that conflict is a natural companion to such alliances.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where all the hard work, meticulous effort, or ritualistic care put into a task goes completely to waste or is rendered useless due to a small mistake or an unfortunate turn of events. It implies that the sanctity or value of an endeavor has been lost.

This proverb highlights the fate of wealth based on how it is handled or acquired. It implies that a miser's wealth is eventually enjoyed by others because they refuse to spend it, and money earned through dishonest means will be wasted or lost in useless ways.

This expression is used to describe a situation where something fragile, innocent, or valuable is placed in the hands of cruel and heartless people. Just as a child cannot survive amongst demons, a good person or a delicate task cannot thrive or succeed in an environment filled with wicked people or destructive forces.

This proverb highlights how ill-managed or excessive wealth is often squandered on unproductive vanity projects (like grand stone monuments/forts) or hedonistic pleasures. It is used to caution against the misuse of resources and the inevitable waste that occurs when power and money are not directed toward the welfare of the people.

This proverb highlights that assets or properties that are easily accessible to everyone often end up being wasted, damaged, or stolen because they cannot be properly guarded. Just as a field near a village is easily picked over by birds before the owner can harvest it, things that lack privacy or protection are prone to exploitation.

This proverb suggests that having a farm right at the village entrance leads to constant disturbances or loss of crop to passersby, and marrying into a family within the same village can lead to frequent interference, petty squabbles, and loss of respect due to over-proximity. It advises maintaining a healthy distance in certain professional and personal matters.

This proverb describes a situation where a resource is so easily accessible or exposed that it inevitably gets consumed or exploited by others. Just as a crop field located right at the village entrance is constantly raided by sparrows, an asset without proper protection or privacy will be taken advantage of by everyone around it.

This proverb describes a situation where both parents are constantly busy with outside work or social obligations, leaving no time for their own family or household. It is used to critique parents who neglect their responsibilities at home while being overly active in community affairs.

This proverb warns against forming marriage alliances (becoming in-laws) with people residing in the same village. The logic is that constant proximity and frequent interaction between the two families can lead to unnecessary misunderstandings, interference in domestic affairs, and frequent conflicts (kayyamulu) that wouldn't occur if there were some distance between them.