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“Telugu:
నమ్మి నానబోసితే, పులిసి బుర్రటలాడెను”
English Translation:
I trusted it and put it to soak, it became acid and began toferment. Misplaced confidence.

— Telugu

Related Mantras

“Telugu:
కాసు గొడ్డుకు రూక బందె”
English Translation:
A fine of a fanam for [the trespass of] a cow worth a cash.A fanam = 80 cash. Expense disproportionate to the value of an article.

“Telugu:
తల్లి చనిపోతే తండ్రి పినతండ్రితో సమానము”
English Translation:
When the mother dies, the father is equal to an uncle.He is not so affectionate as before.

“Telugu:
కలిగితే కాళ్లుముయ్య, లేకపోతే మోకాళ్లుముయ్య”
English Translation:
If you can afford it, [your dress] should cover your feet; if not, it should cover your knees.Living according to one’s means.Cut your coat according Io your cloth.