వ్రాయగా వ్రాయగా కరణము, దగ్గగా దగ్గగా మరణము.

This proverb emphasizes how repetitive actions lead to a final result or expertise. Just as continuous practice in writing and bookkeeping makes one a skilled 'Karanam' (village accountant), persistent coughing or neglecting one's health leads to an inevitable end. It is used to suggest that habits or conditions, when continued over time, lead to significant outcomes.

This proverb describes the irony of human nature where, instead of detaching from worldly pleasures and material possessions with old age, one's cravings and attachments often become more intense. It is used to comment on someone who becomes increasingly greedy or obsessed with worldly affairs in their later years.

This expression suggests that worldly life or family responsibilities can often feel like a confinement or a prison due to the endless cycles of obligations, attachments, and burdens. It is typically used in philosophical contexts to describe the desire for liberation or the weight of domestic duties.

This proverb emphasizes how practice and habits reinforce a state. Just as constant practice makes a singer's voice more melodic, constantly dwelling on illness or complaining about pain can make one's health feel worse or cause the ailment to persist. It is used to highlight that persistent effort leads to mastery, while persistent negativity leads to decline.

This expression describes someone who claims to be an expert in everything but lacks true focus or mastery in a specific trade. It refers to a person who tries to perform multiple roles (like a village head or accountant—Karanum) such as supervising livestock, managing communications, and bookkeeping, often used to mock someone who meddles in every task without doing any properly.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone or something, instead of improving or maturing with age or progress, actually deteriorates or becomes ridiculous. It highlights a decline in quality, character, or status over time.

In Telugu, 'Chevi' can mean both 'ear' and 'key'. This expression refers to a situation where two parties must cooperate because they each hold a vital part of a solution, or more colloquially, it describes a situation where authority or access is divided, preventing any one person from acting independently.

This proverb describes a person who is opportunistic or seeking extreme comfort and convenience. It is used to refer to someone who enjoys resources where they are plentiful and seeks shelter where it is most comfortable, often without contributing or showing loyalty. It can also imply living a life of ease and smart survival.

This phrase refers to someone who creates a lot of noise or makes loud announcements but possesses no real power or authority. It is used to describe a person who is all talk and no action, or someone who holds a superficial position without the actual ability to influence outcomes.

This expression is used to describe someone who is reaching the very end of their life or is extremely old. It signifies that their connection to the living world (the village) is fading, while their transition to death (the graveyard) is imminent.