అదను ఎరిగి సేద్యం, పదును ఎరిగి పైరు.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of checking background and character before entering into long-term commitments or significant investments. Just as the physical traits of cattle indicate their health and utility, the upbringing and family values (lineage) of a person are considered indicators of their character in traditional social contexts.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing and readiness. Just as a blunt knife is useless for cutting, farming becomes futile if the right season or opportunity is missed. It is used to convey that actions must be taken at the appropriate time to be effective.

This proverb describes a situation where a person boasts or makes grand claims about themselves in a place where no one knows their true background or past. It is used to mock someone who takes advantage of others' ignorance to inflate their own status.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of acting according to the specific context or situation. Just as a cauterization (vata) must be applied precisely to a joint (keelu) to be effective, one should speak only after understanding the circumstances and the person involved. It is used to advise someone to be tactful, strategic, and aware of vulnerabilities or timing before taking action or speaking.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of due diligence before making significant commitments. It suggests that one should evaluate the character and merit of a person before giving alms to ensure it is used well, and similarly, one must thoroughly investigate a family's background and reputation before finalizing a marriage alliance.

This proverb highlights that once a person experiences supreme spiritual bliss or true inner peace (Ananda), they no longer crave material wealth, property, or worldly possessions. It is often used to describe how a profound spiritual awakening or a superior experience makes one indifferent to smaller, temporary worldly benefits.

This expression suggests that one should act according to the specific circumstances or the weakness of a person. In a literal sense, it refers to traditional medicine where a cauterization (branding) is done exactly at the joint to be effective; metaphorically, it means to handle a situation or a person precisely where it matters most or based on their specific temperament.

This proverb advises caution and due diligence in personal and practical matters. It suggests that one should understand a person's background and character before establishing a close relationship or marriage, and similarly, one must thoroughly investigate the safety, resources, and environment of a location before deciding to settle there.

This proverb suggests that when a person commits a mistake or a sin with full awareness (premeditated), they must face its consequences or undergo a specific form of penance to clear it. It is used to emphasize that one cannot escape the accountability of deliberate actions and must endure the resulting hardship to find resolution.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of context and discernment. Just as a farmer chooses seeds based on the quality and type of soil to ensure a good harvest, one should evaluate the worthiness and need of a person before giving charity or help. It is used to suggest that resources and efforts should be invested wisely where they will be most effective or appreciated.