వ్యాపారం చమురువంటిది, కాబట్టే దాంట్లో మరేదీ ఇమడదు.

This proverb emphasizes that formal education or knowledge is useless if it is not accompanied by good manners, ethics, and character (Samskaram). Just as a tree is valued for its fruit, a person's education is only meaningful if it results in good behavior and social responsibility.

This expression is used to describe an activity, project, or performance that is so poorly executed or ineffective that it doesn't even justify the basic cost of the resources consumed (like the oil used in lamps for light during an old-time play). It signifies a complete waste of time, effort, and resources.

This proverb is traditionally used to suggest that women possess a unique or unpredictable sharpness of mind, often implying they can think of unconventional or clever solutions that others might miss. It is sometimes used to describe a change of heart or a contrary way of thinking.

This proverb suggests that just as a fig fruit looks beautiful and smooth on the outside but may contain insects inside, a person's outward appearance or calm demeanor can be deceptive. It is typically used to remark that one cannot judge a woman's true character or the complexities of her mind solely based on her external appearance.

This expression is used to describe hypocritical behavior where a person ignores their own massive flaws or mistakes while criticizing others for very minor or insignificant faults. It is the Telugu equivalent of the 'mote and the beam' parable.

This proverb highlights two fundamental realities: Truth is as powerful and piercing as fire, capable of exposing anything and burning through lies. Water is compared to a mother because it is essential for life, nurturing, and possesses a calming, life-giving nature. It is used to emphasize the importance of honesty and the sustaining power of nature.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a significant disparity between the effort/status and the final result or reward. It specifically refers to someone having very long hair (a yard) but wearing a very short flower garland (a cubit), symbolizing inadequacy or a lack of proportion in decoration or appreciation.

This proverb emphasizes the deep emotional connection and debt of gratitude one owes to their birthplace or hometown. Just as a mother nurtures and protects her child, the place where one grows up provides sustenance, identity, and a sense of belonging. It is used to encourage patriotism, loyalty to one's roots, or to remind someone never to forget their origins.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of a functional kitchen and household activity for prosperity. If a family is so lazy or destitute that they don't even cook (firewood not burning), they will never attract or retain wealth (gold). It is used to suggest that hard work and maintaining a home are precursors to financial success.

This proverb describes someone who tries to mix two incompatible skills or applies the wrong mindset to a task. It specifically refers to someone who is overly calculating or transactional in a creative field, or conversely, someone who brings too much artistic flair into a situation requiring strict logic and pragmatism, ultimately failing at both.