వెన్నెల కాస్తే పున్నమి, చుక్కలు కాస్తే అమాస

This proverb highlights the importance of sustainability and patience over frantic, unsustainable effort. It implies that working in a state of constant rush or panic will lead to burnout quickly. It is used to advise someone to find a steady, manageable pace for long-term tasks rather than exhausting themselves with temporary bursts of extreme energy.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb used by farmers to predict crop yields based on nature's signals. It suggests that the blooming or fruiting of specific local trees (Kavili) serves as a biological indicator for a successful monsoon rice harvest.

This proverb highlights what constitutes the true value or essence of something. Just as moonlight defines the beauty of a night, the health and abundance of the grain-heads (ears) determine the success and worth of a crop. It is used to emphasize that the final result or the core feature is what gives a thing its true significance.

This is a traditional folk saying that links a heavy mango harvest season (summer) with the prevalence of diseases like smallpox or heat-related ailments. It reflects the observation that the intense heat required for mangoes to ripen also creates an environment where contagious diseases spread more easily.

This proverb highlights what constitutes the essence or peak beauty of something. Just as moonlight makes a night pleasant and beautiful, the appearance of healthy ears of grain (spikelets) signifies the success and value of a crop. It is used to describe things that are essential for fulfillment or completeness.

This is a traditional agricultural observation suggesting that a heavy yield of neem fruits (vemu) is a biological indicator of a good monsoon season ahead, leading to a prosperous harvest for the farmers.

This expression is used to describe someone who demands a reward or payment even for a task that is inherently beneficial or provides for them anyway. It highlights the absurdity of asking for extra incentives to do something that is basic or self-serving.

This expression is used to describe someone who appears calm, beautiful, or well-behaved while stationary or silent, but turns out to be aggressive, loud, or ill-mannered once they start acting or speaking. It is often used to warn that appearances can be deceptive.

This is a traditional agricultural observation or proverb. It suggests that a heavy flowering or fruiting of neem trees (Azadirachta indica) is a natural indicator of a good monsoon or favorable weather conditions, which will eventually lead to a bumper harvest for farmers.

This expression is used to describe a person who agrees with everything someone says, even if it is logically impossible or absurd, usually to avoid conflict, please someone, or out of pure sycophancy. It highlights a lack of independent thinking or honesty.