వక్కలింత తప్పినా వగిరింత తప్పదు

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the lunar mansions (Kartes). It implies that even if the rains fail during other periods, the rains during the 'Hasta Karthe' are reliable and inevitable. In a broader sense, it refers to a dependable final chance or a certainty that one can rely on when everything else fails.

This expression is used to highlight that people who are in an intoxicated state and those who have lost their sense of judgment or morals are equally unreliable. It suggests that both categories of people lack accountability for their actions and cannot be trusted or held to the same standards as a rational person.

This proverb is used to mock someone who is extremely weak or inexperienced trying to challenge or compete with someone who is immensely powerful and established. It highlights the absurdity of an unequal match or over-ambition without any real strength.

This proverb highlights the importance of integrity and discipline. It suggests that just as ignoring medical dietary restrictions leads to physical suffering, abandoning truth and honesty leads to moral and social consequences. In both cases, the person must face the resulting hardships.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing and preparedness in agriculture. If the tools aren't sharp or if the farmer misses the specific sowing window (season), the crop will fail, making the payment of land taxes a total loss. It is used more broadly to signify that performing a task without proper preparation or at the wrong time leads to wasted effort and resources.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone prioritizes style, rhythm, or external appearance over the actual content or truth. In a literal sense, it refers to poetry where maintaining the rhyme (prasa) is seen as more important than the choice of words. In a general context, it refers to people who focus on sticking to a pattern or keeping up appearances even when the substance is lost.

This expression describes something that starts small or thin but grows rapidly and extensively, much like the delicate-looking but fast-growing tamarind shoots. It is often used to refer to a person who was once thin or small but has suddenly grown tall or become very active and successful.

Slow and sure.

This proverb is used to describe something that is growing or expanding rapidly. It is often applied to people who have suddenly gained wealth, influence, or physical height, or to situations where a small beginning has quickly led to significant development.

This expression is used to mock or criticize someone who is overreacting, behaving arrogantly, or putting on excessive displays of pride for a very small achievement or a minor occasion. 'Vagirimpu' refers to acting superior or showy.

This proverb emphasizes the supreme importance of honesty and integrity. It suggests that a person's character and social standing are defined by their ability to keep promises. Historically, it was used to imply that failing to honor one's word leads to a loss of honor and respect in society, comparing the act of lying to being cast out of the social order.