చెడిన నీళ్ళు నదిని చేరి తీర్థంబగు.

This proverb emphasizes that the value or respect given to something (or someone) often depends on the vessel, context, or association it holds. It is used to describe how a person's status or a thing's importance changes based on the environment or the company they keep.

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This expression is used to describe a situation where someone attempts to create or do something noble, beautiful, or perfect, but due to lack of skill or an unfortunate mistake, ends up creating something ugly, ruined, or messed up. It is often used to mock incompetence or a failed endeavor that went horribly wrong.

This expression is used to signify that small or insignificant threats/actions cannot cause major destruction or harm. Just as hot water is not hot enough to set a wooden house on fire, minor annoyances or weak attempts at harm cannot destroy something substantial or well-established.

This proverb signifies that certain actions or words gain value, legitimacy, or recognition only when they come from an authoritative source or a person of high stature. It is often used to describe situations where a valid point is ignored until an important person validates it.

This expression highlights how the value or respect given to something (or someone) often depends on the vessel or context it is associated with. It is used to describe how the status of an individual is elevated by their association with noble people or institutions, or how the same advice carries different weight depending on who delivers it.

This expression means that even when one falls on hard times or loses their status, they should not lose their integrity, common sense, or wisdom. It is used to encourage someone to stay principled and mentally strong during a crisis.

This expression is used to mock someone who ignores the spiritual or qualitative essence of an activity and instead focuses solely on the material quantity or physical greed. It satirizes people who prioritize substance over significance, or who take advantage of a lack of formal rules to indulge themselves.

This proverb describes a situation where something you were seeking or planning to travel for becomes available to you unexpectedly and effortlessly. It is used when a desired opportunity presents itself right at your doorstep just as you were about to put in effort to attain it.

A thing sought for to come to hand without trouble.

This proverb suggests that mastering a fundamental skill or the core discipline of a task is equivalent to achieving the end result. In a satirical sense, it can also refer to people who focus heavily on outward appearances or rituals, implying that once the 'show' is mastered, they feel they have achieved everything.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one trip or action serves two purposes: a spiritual or selfless duty and a personal or selfish gain. It is similar to the English expression 'killing two birds with one stone,' but specifically refers to achieving a personal benefit while performing a righteous or necessary task.