వెల్లటూరిలో ఎద్దునూ పరుచూరిలో పడుచునూ ఇవ్వకూడదు

This traditional proverb suggests that certain transactions or relationships can lead to constant interference or trouble. If you give a bull to a relative, every time it falls sick or underperforms, they may complain to you. Similarly, if you marry off a daughter to a family in the same or nearby village, every small domestic dispute or issue may reach your ears immediately, leading to constant involvement and lack of peace.

This proverb is used to mock someone who lacks the necessary stature, capability, or influence but tries to dominate or take charge of a situation. It suggests that individuals should know their limits and not overreach into roles they are unqualified for.

This proverb is used to describe people who make a lot of noise, threats, or boasts but rarely follow through with action. It suggests that those who are truly dangerous or effective do not need to announce it loudly.

This is a traditional saying used to describe how certain people or animals can be easily led or controlled if given the right incentive or restraint at the right time. It suggests that once a connection or bond (symbolized by the 'palupu' or halter) is established, they will follow along. It is often used in a humorous or colloquial context regarding the behavior of youth.

This proverb advises against being overly greedy or taking undue advantage of someone's kindness or a good situation. Just as pulling a sugarcane plant out by its roots destroys the source of future sweetness, exploiting a person or resource completely will eventually leave you with nothing. It emphasizes the importance of moderation and maintaining boundaries even when something is beneficial.

This proverb is used to describe a person who pretends to be weak, lazy, or incapable when asked to do work at home or in the village, but becomes extremely active, energetic, and agile when it concerns their own interests or outside activities. It highlights the hypocrisy of selective effort.

This proverb suggests that it is difficult to find respect, recognition, or even basic sustenance in one's home territory or among people who know you too well. Familiarity can lead to being taken for granted, making it necessary sometimes to travel elsewhere to find success or appreciation.

This expression describes a state of indecision or a situation where someone is stuck between two choices and ends up benefiting from neither. It is used when a person is inconsistent, unreliable, or fails to commit to a specific path, resulting in total unproductive outcome.

This proverb offers practical wisdom regarding trade and selection. One should not buy an ox when it is too young because its strength and capacity to work are unknown. Similarly, one should not buy clothes that are much larger than needed just because they look grand, as they will not fit properly. It advises making purchases based on utility and proven quality rather than potential or excess.

This proverb serves as a warning against excessive extravagance and living beyond one's means. It suggests that a household focused only on constant celebration and wasteful spending, rather than saving or maintenance, will eventually face financial ruin and lose everything.