ఆత్మస్తుతి, పరనింద, అర్థాపేక్ష లేనివాడు మహానుభావుడే.

This proverb is used to describe something that is meaningless, artificial, or lacks a foundation. Just as a flood cannot exist without rain and kissing has no purpose without a child (in a parental context), an action or situation without its core essence or cause is considered hollow or futile.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person does the actual hard work or has the genuine expertise, while someone else takes the credit or makes a lot of noise and display to appear important without having done the work.

This proverb highlights the frustration of having plenty of something that is of no practical use or value. It compares a pot full of flavorless food to a lazy or incompetent partner; in both cases, the quantity exists but the quality or purpose is missing. It is used to describe situations where there is an abundance of useless resources or people.

This proverb suggests that if a person works hard to accumulate wealth but never uses it for their own needs or enjoyment, that wealth is ultimately wasted or taken over by others (like the government or buried in the ground) after their death. It is used to advise people against extreme stinginess and to encourage them to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is no distinction made between merit and ignorance, or where rewards are distributed equally regardless of character or capability. It highlights the irony of a virtuous person and a complete fool being treated the same way, often in terms of financial gain or status.

This expression is used to assert seniority or wisdom over someone younger. It implies that the speaker has seen and learned more from life than the listener has lived in total years. It is often used during arguments or when giving unsolicited advice to highlight a disparity in life experience.

This expression is used when an influential or wise person visits or intervenes. It implies that their arrival is not accidental but purposeful, often suggesting that they have come to offer guidance, solve a problem, or deliver important news.

This expression is often used sarcastically to mock someone's vanity or to contrast a person of character with someone who is foolish or useless. It highlights that while a virtuous person deserves wealth and respect, an ignorant person deserves nothing but an empty vessel (tin can), which makes the most noise.

In this speech a man committed the very three faults from which he boasted he was free.

This proverb emphasizes that resilience and the ability to face hardships are prerequisites for truly appreciating and handling success. It suggests that without the perspective or strength gained from bad times, one lacks the character or capacity to sustain good times.

This expression is used to show deep humility and respect towards all the great people who have contributed to a field or society. It was famously coined by Saint Tyagaraja in his Pancharatna Kritis. In daily life, it is used when one wants to acknowledge that they are standing on the shoulders of many predecessors or when honoring a large group of distinguished individuals without singling anyone out.