ఓడ దాటే దాక ఓడమల్లయ్య, ఓడ దాటిన తరువాత బోడి మల్లయ్య

అర్థం

This proverb warns against premature celebration or complacency—one should remain cautious and respectful (as 'mallayya' suggests) until a difficult task is completely finished, not just when it appears to be nearing completion. It's used to caution people who relax their efforts too early, emphasizing that dangers or failures can occur right up until the very end.