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This proverb highlights that societal recognition comes from generosity and noble actions. While the general public values greatness and virtue, a miserly person only values hoarding wealth or useless things (heaps), which have no real social value. It is used to contrast the difference between true greatness and selfish accumulation.

This proverb highlights the subjectivity of beauty and authority. It means that power determines what is right, and personal affection determines what is beautiful. Just as a king's word is final regardless of logic, a person's preference defines their standard of beauty or excellence, regardless of objective reality.

This proverb highlights the traditional power dynamics where a husband holds authority over his wife, and similarly, a creditor holds significant control or authority over someone who owes them money. It is used to describe situations where one person is under the command or influence of another due to a specific social or financial relationship.

This traditional proverb highlights the basic, essential life skills that were historically expected of every individual based on their role in the household. It suggests that certain fundamental tasks are so universal that one cannot claim ignorance of them; it is often used to emphasize that everyone should at least know the basics of their responsibilities.

This proverb highlights the subjectivity of taste and authority. It means that power and personal affection define value. If a king approves of something, it becomes the rule or truth; similarly, if a man loves his wife, she is as beautiful as a celestial nymph (Rambha) to him, regardless of others' opinions.

This is a popular Telugu proverb emphasizing the power and life-giving nature of the first monsoon rains (Arudra Karti). It is not meant to be taken literally, but rather to highlight the immense strength, energy, and fertility the season brings to the earth and living beings. It signifies that even the most delicate can gain immense strength during this auspicious period.

This expression is used to describe a person who is acting deviously, being dishonest, or behaving in a suspicious and tricky manner. It refers to someone who is not straightforward and is likely plotting something or hiding their true intentions through facial expressions or shifty behavior.

This proverb suggests that everyone has their own unique eccentricities, hobbies, or obsessions that might seem irrational to others but bring great satisfaction to themselves. It is used to express that happiness is subjective and one shouldn't judge what makes another person happy, even if it seems foolish.

This traditional proverb suggests that wealth held by a woman is quickly spent on household needs, while a man may lack the patience or nurturing skill to keep a child calm or safe for long. It is used to describe roles or situations where resources or responsibilities are perceived to be inherently unstable.

This proverb highlights two harsh realities of life: people only appreciate those who are generous or provide help, and once a person dies, their debts and obligations often perish with them, making it impossible to recover what was owed. It is used to describe the nature of gratitude and the finality of death regarding liabilities.