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This proverb describes the conflict between a person's ambitions and their actual circumstances or fate. It is used when someone has high aspirations or great intelligence, but due to bad luck or unfavorable situations, they end up doing menial or low-level jobs.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of punctuality and hard work in agriculture. 'Egili' refers to the very early morning hours (pre-dawn). It suggests that starting work early is so effective that even someone with limited resources or skills can achieve a good yield.

In mythology, it refers to the indestructible weapon of Lord Indra. In common usage, it signifies an extremely powerful, invincible, or ultimate solution/tool used to overcome a major obstacle.

This expression is equivalent to the English proverb 'Diamond cuts diamond.' It is used to describe a situation where a strong or cunning person can only be countered or defeated by someone of equal strength, skill, or intellect. It also suggests that certain complex problems require equally sophisticated solutions.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of persistence, consistency, and hard work. It suggests that by repeatedly putting effort into a task—even one that seems hopeless or unproductive—success can eventually be achieved.

This Telugu proverb emphasizes the critical importance of timing in agriculture and life. 'Vaniketa pattu' refers to the specific, opportune window for sowing seeds. It suggests that doing the right work at the exact right moment leads to extraordinary success or 'diamond-like' results.

This is a sarcastic or derogatory expression used to mock someone who disregards social norms, family ethics, or moral boundaries in relationships. It suggests that if a person ignores human kinship and decency, they are behaving like inanimate objects or lower life forms that lack a social structure. Note: The term 'Mala' used at the end is historically a caste name and is used here in a derogatory colloquial sense to mean a 'scoundrel' or 'uncivilized person'.

This proverb is used to highlight that certain tasks require specific strength, skills, or tools. It suggests that while smaller or less capable resources (goats) have their own value, they cannot replace the heavy-duty power of the right resource (oxen) for a demanding job. It is often used to criticize unrealistic expectations or the use of inadequate means for a large task.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an exceptionally virtuous, talented, or noble person is born to parents of bad character or low merit. It highlights a rare and positive exception in lineage, much like finding a precious gem in an unlikely or unworthy source.

This proverb highlights the importance of timing and preparation in agriculture. 'Magili' refers to the land moistened by the first summer rains. It suggests that if a farmer takes advantage of these initial rains to plough the field, the soil quality improves, leading to a much higher yield. Metaphorically, it means that starting a task at the right opportune moment with proper preparation ensures success.