విశ్వదాభిరామ వినుర వేమ

This expression refers to a double-edged or unreliable trust. It is used to describe a situation where someone's loyalty or commitment is solely dependent on their own profit or benefit, suggesting that their allegiance may shift as soon as the circumstances are no longer advantageous to them.

This proverb is used to signify that no matter how powerful, wealthy, or high-ranking a person becomes in the outside world, their relationship and status remain humble and basic within the family, especially towards their parents. It emphasizes humility and the importance of roots.

This expression is used to describe a person who possesses all good qualities, virtues, and a charming personality. It is most commonly used as an epithet for Lord Rama, but in a modern context, it can be used to praise someone who is well-rounded, virtuous, and highly respected.

This expression is used to signify that certain things, like one's past actions, character, or consequences, are inseparable from an individual. It often implies that one cannot escape their own identity or the results of their deeds.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes an absurd or insulting comparison between a person of high excellence and someone who is completely unworthy or insignificant. It highlights the ignorance or sarcastic arrogance of a person who cannot appreciate true greatness.

This expression describes a person who is ungrateful or arrogant even when they are in a helpless position. It refers to a situation where someone who is down and needs help to get up is still threatening the person helping them. It is used to mock people who show attitude despite their own vulnerability or those who return a favor with harm.

This is a popular modern Telugu slang expression used to tell someone to ignore something, not to take it seriously, or to let go of a worry or a minor conflict. It is equivalent to the English phrases 'take it easy' or 'ignore it'.

This expression is used to suggest that when gentle persuasion, politeness, or soft tactics fail to achieve a result, the use of authority, threats, or fear becomes necessary to get the job done. It highlights the shift from a 'carrot' approach to a 'stick' approach.

This proverb describes a situation where someone puts in hard work or effort but receives nothing valuable or only gets unwanted results in return. It is used to express disappointment when labor goes unrewarded or when one is left with the remains while others enjoy the benefits.

When one is dogged by misfortune, one will not escape misfortune, even if one goes to a holy place to ward off the evil influence.