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Traditional Telugu proverbs with English meanings. Centuries of wisdom in a single line.
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ఏ ఎండకు ఆ గొడుగు
E endaku aa godugu
A different umbrella for every sun. People change their loyalties to suit the situation.
ఎవ్వరి కర్మ వారిది
Evvari karma vaaridi
Each person bears the consequences of their own actions.
ఎంత చెట్టుకు అంత గాలి
Enta chettuku anta gaali
The bigger the tree, the stronger the wind. Greater status invites greater challenges.
ఎవరికి వారే యమునా తీరే
Evariki vaare yamuna teere
Everyone is to themselves on the banks of Yamuna. In a crisis, each person looks out for themselves.
వాన రాకడ, ప్రాణం పోకడ తెలియదు
Vaana raakada, praanam pokada teliyadu
No one knows when rain will come or when life will leave. The future is uncertain.
