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“Telugu:
చచ్చినవాని పెండ్లికి వచ్చినంత కట్నము”
English Translation:
Any quantity of presents must suflice at a dead man’s marriage.When a marriage takes place, presents of cloths are sent to the bride and bridegroom by their relations. Return gifts of about equal value are made shortly after the marriage. Should the bridegroom, however, die during theceremonies, no presents are returned, and no complaints are therefore made regarding the value of those received.

“Telugu:
నోరు కొవ్వి నీళ్లు కారడము”
English Translation:
When the mouth gets fat, it is made to salivate.A man suffers for his arrogance.

“Telugu:
దండమయ్యా బాపనయ్యా అంటే, మీ తండ్రి నాటి పాత బాకీ యిచ్చి పొమ్మనాడట.When the Śûdra saluted the Brahman, the latter in return asked him to pay an old debt due by his father.Rudeness in return for civility.”,”
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