వ్రాత వెంటగాని, వరమీయడు దైవంబు.

This expression emphasizes the supreme importance of parents in one's life. It highlights that a mother provides spiritual and emotional guidance like a deity, while a father provides the material support and security necessary for life.

This expression suggests that divine protection or favor is granted to those who are truthful, honest, and sincere in their speech. It is used to emphasize that integrity and righteousness are eventually rewarded by a higher power.

This proverb is used to signify that only the Creator or a higher power truly knows the inner secrets, hidden flaws, or the complete truth behind someone's actions or the essence of a situation that appears different on the outside.

This expression is used to convey that when a person has no wealth, status, or support from society, God is their only protector and source of strength. It highlights the idea of divine providence for the marginalized.

This expression describes a person who is completely alone in the world, having neither family/kinsmen to visit nor any spiritual or religious belief/deity to turn to for solace. It is used to signify extreme loneliness or a state of being a total outcast.

Utterly destitute.

A traditional Telugu proverb emphasizing the sanctity of marriage in ancient Indian culture. It suggests that for a devoted wife, her husband is the supreme deity. It is used to describe total devotion, loyalty, and respect within a marriage, though in modern contexts, it is often cited when discussing traditional values or historical social norms.

This expression highlights the concept of 'unity in diversity' within spiritual paths. It refers to the Shat-Darshanas (six schools of Indian philosophy) and explains that while there may be various methods, perspectives, or intellectual paths to reach the divine, the ultimate truth or God remains a single entity. It is used to promote religious tolerance and philosophical harmony.

This expression is used to emphasize that God or a divine entity does not need worldly, material offerings like food and clothes for His own sake. It is often cited to suggest that such offerings are purely for the devotee's satisfaction or that true spirituality lies beyond material rituals.

This expression highlights the balance between destiny and free will. While 'Vratha' (destiny) is believed to be pre-determined by the creator (Aju/Brahma), the actual 'Chetha' (action or execution) depends on an individual's courage, effort, and character. It is used to encourage personal responsibility and hard work, suggesting that even if fate is written, one must still act to bring things to fruition.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is undergoing immense hardship or performing hidden labor that isn't visible to others. It implies that only the Almighty (or a higher authority) truly understands the depth of one's suffering or the extent of the effort they are putting in.