విరోధికి లోకం గిట్టదు, యదార్ధానికి అసత్యం గిట్టదు.

This is a witty Telugu proverb or saying often used to justify a lie or a wrongdoing by attributing it to a higher purpose or a respectable person's suggestion. It plays on the names 'Satyam' (Truth) and 'Bhadram' (Security/Safety), implying that if even a truthful person suggests a lie, it must be for the greater good of one's household or a necessary survival tactic.

This traditional proverb highlights the different roles family members play in a woman's life according to historical social norms. It suggests that while a husband is a woman's primary companion and focus during her lifetime, a son is seen as the one who ensures her spiritual salvation and peace in the afterlife through the performance of last rites and rituals.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of discipline in health and integrity in character. It suggests that just as one must strictly follow a prescribed diet (Pathyam) for physical recovery, one must strictly adhere to the truth for moral well-being. Both are essential for a healthy life.

This expression describes a person who is highly unsocial, antisocial, or finds it difficult to get along with neighbors. Just as a snake gourd creeper needs a lot of space and tends to interfere with or be affected by surrounding plants, this refers to individuals who are constantly at odds with those living near them.

This proverb describes a person who is so blinded by spite or the desire for revenge that they are willing to inflict severe self-harm or loss just to cause a minor inconvenience or bad luck to their opponent. It is used to mock someone who engages in self-destructive behavior out of petty malice.

This expression describes how people who speak the blunt truth are often disliked or unpopular because society often prefers comfortable lies or flattery over harsh realities. It is used when someone faces backlash for being honest.

This expression is used to describe things that happen internally or naturally without external influence. It often refers to how feelings, thoughts, or internal decay can arise and disappear within a person's heart or a system without anyone else knowing. It signifies that some processes are inherent and inevitable.

This is a traditional proverb reflecting historical social constraints. It suggests that once a woman steps outside the protective boundaries or privacy of her home, she becomes vulnerable to public scrutiny, gossip, or disrespect. In a modern context, it is often used to discuss social stigmas or the judgmental nature of society towards women's independence.

This proverb is used to describe someone who maintains a very secretive or private financial status. Just as a merchant's (Shetty) true assets, debts, and accounts are only revealed to the world after they pass away and the books are closed, some people's real situation or character remains a mystery to others during their lifetime.

This expression emphasizes that truth always triumphs in the end, providing strength and confidence, whereas lies lead to constant anxiety and the fear of being caught. It is used to encourage honesty as a path to a fearless life.