ఆదాయం లేనిదే శెట్టి వరదను పోడు

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks depth, knowledge, or facts but tries to compensate for it with loud, flowery, or boastful language. It is similar to the English proverb 'Empty vessels make the most noise'.

This proverb emphasizes that even the most valuable or powerful things require small, seemingly insignificant tools or intermediaries to be functional. In a social context, it means that even great people need the help of ordinary individuals or specific small resources to achieve a final result or to resolve a situation.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely calculating and never does anything unless there is a personal benefit or profit involved. It is used to highlight the opportunistic or materialistic nature of individuals who prioritize gain over risk or logic.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely calculative and opportunistic. It suggests that a shrewd individual (often metaphorically a merchant) will not take a risk or perform an action unless there is a clear personal gain or benefit involved.

The Śetti (merchants) are very greedy and very cowardly.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'There is no smoke without fire.' It is used to suggest that if there are rumors or signs of something happening, there is usually a factual basis or a real reason behind them.

This proverb suggests that changing one's external appearance or adopting a religious persona (like shaving one's head to become a monk) does not automatically purify one's mind or eliminate worldly desires. It is used to critique hypocrisy or to emphasize that true transformation must happen internally, not just superficially.

Unless there is some basis, there can be no suspicion, or gossip. One should take care to see that there isn’t even a slight lapse that gives rise to avoidable scandal .

This proverb is used to mock someone who is so extremely stingy or profit-oriented that they won't even perform a basic action to save themselves if they don't see a material gain in it. It describes a person who is obsessively calculative, even in life-threatening situations.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely calculative and never performs an action unless there is a personal benefit or profit involved. It highlights a purely transactional mindset where even a risky or seemingly selfless act is driven by hidden gain.

The Śetṭis and Kômaṭis are very greedy and very cowardly. People do not risk their lives unless they have some great object to gain by it.

This expression emphasizes that true physical or mental strength and bravery stem from inner joy. It is used to suggest that a person's capability and resilience are diminished when they are unhappy or depressed.