అందరూ శ్రీవైష్ణవులే, బుట్టెడు రొయ్యలు మాయమయ్యాయి

This expression highlights the fundamental importance of food for survival. It conveys that food is the essence of life and that all living beings depend on it to exist. It is often used to remind people of the sacredness of food and the necessity of basic sustenance before pursuing higher spiritual or intellectual goals.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is entrusted with something they cannot resist consuming or misusing. Just as a cat will immediately eat the prawns tied to its neck, a person placed in a position of temptation will inevitably succumb to it. It signifies a lack of trust or a foolish decision in delegating responsibility.

Literally meaning the dwelling place of Lakshmi (Goddess of wealth), it is used to describe a place or person that is highly auspicious, prosperous, and abundant. It is often used as a name or to denote divine residency.

This proverb is used to point out hypocrisy or inconsistency between a person's outward claims and their secret actions. Sri Vaishnavas are traditionally strict vegetarians, so if a group of them claims to be pious while a basket of prawns goes missing, it implies that someone among them is secretly violating their principles. It is used when everyone in a group pretends to be innocent or righteous, yet a misdeed has clearly been committed.

This expression is used to describe someone who has recently acquired wealth, status, or a new belief and flaunts it excessively. It suggests that those who are 'new' to a position often show off more than those who have been in that position for a long time.

This expression is used to describe a person or object that is completely out of place, unwelcome, or contradictory to the surroundings. Sri Vaishnavites are traditionally strict vegetarians, and placing a basket of prawns (non-vegetarian) among them represents a stark, awkward, and inappropriate contrast.

This saying highlights the inclusiveness or syncretism of certain traditions over others. While Shaivites (worshippers of Shiva) often incorporate names of Vishnu (like Rama in Ramalingayya), Vaishnavites (worshippers of Vishnu) traditionally strictly avoid names associated with Shiva (like Lingayya). It is used to describe a situation where one side is more accommodating or pluralistic than the other.

This proverb is used to point out hypocrisy or double standards. Srivaishnavas are traditionally strictly vegetarian. The saying describes a situation where everyone claims to be pious and pure, yet a basket of non-vegetarian food (prawns) has gone missing, implying that someone is lying about their true actions or character.

This expression describes a situation where something completely inappropriate, contradictory, or incompatible is forced upon a person or a situation. Since Rudraksha beads are symbols of Shaivism and are generally avoided by devout Vaishnavites, it represents a profound mismatch of traditions or values.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where people who pretend to be highly righteous or pious (represented here by Vaishnavas) are actually involved in secretive, improper, or hypocritical acts (represented by the missing liquor pot). It highlights the gap between public appearance and private reality.