ఐశ్వర్యదేవత హలంలోనే ఉంది.

This proverb emphasizes that freedom, self-respect, and the unconditional love found in one's birth home are far more valuable than the material wealth and luxury in a place where one might feel restricted or secondary. It is used to highlight that comfort and peace of mind are superior to status or money.

This proverb describes people who are accustomed to bad environments or negative habits. Just as a creature born in venom becomes immune to it and knows no other life, people raised in corruption or negativity may find it difficult to adapt to a virtuous or healthy lifestyle. It is often used to imply that someone's nature or behavior is a result of their deep-rooted environment.

A person, who acquires riches suddenly, makes unreasonable demands, as his riches go to his head and make him arrogant. One should be poised and maintain emotional balance, when fortune smiles on him.

This expression refers to the infinite nature of human desire for wealth or the fact that there is no limit to how much riches one can accumulate. It is often used to emphasize that material prosperity is boundless, or conversely, that the pursuit of wealth can be never-ending and potentially unsatisfying.

This proverb describes how people of low character or small-mindedness behave arrogantly and show off excessively when they suddenly acquire wealth or power. It highlights their lack of humility and their tendency to make ridiculous demands just to display their new status.

This proverb emphasizes the peace of mind and financial security that comes from not owing money to anyone. It suggests that even if one doesn't have vast riches, living without debt is a great luxury and success in itself.

This proverb highlights the boundlessness of human experience. It suggests that there is no limit to how much wealth one can accumulate (or how much greed one can have), while poverty is a deep abyss where it is often impossible to pinpoint where the struggle truly started or where it might finally resolve. It is used to describe the infinite nature of prosperity and the cycle of deprivation.

This proverb describes a situation where someone fails to accomplish a task or utilize resources effectively despite having the means. It refers to a person who is too busy socializing or distracted by a crowd to take action, while their money or tools remain untouched. It is used to mock someone's laziness, procrastination, or lack of initiative.

This expression is used to describe someone who possesses immense or boundless wealth. It is typically used when talking about extreme prosperity or a state of being incredibly rich where the riches seem infinite.

This expression refers to wealth or prosperity that is temporary and unstable. Just as a tiny sprout is fragile or a spark can be extinguished quickly, 'chigurinta aishwaryam' describes riches that come and go very fast, cautioning against pride or over-reliance on material success.

( For Chikilinta see Chigirinta in No. 872. )