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“Telugu:
దాసరి పాటకు ముష్టి ముజరా”
English Translation:
For the song of a Dasari an aims is the payment.All that his singing is worth.Small payment for bad work.

“Telugu:
గుర్రము చచ్చినదిగాక గుంట తవ్వ వొక రూక”
English Translation:
In addition to the horse’s death, a fanam [must be paid] for digging a pit [to bury it in].Loss upon loss.After one loss come many. (French)

“Telugu:
దివ్వె తీశిన గూడు వలె వున్నది”
English Translation:
Like a niche with the lamp taken out of it.The reality wanting.