చుట్టూరా శ్రీ వైష్ణవులే, చూస్తే కల్లు కుండ లేదు

This proverb refers to efficiency and laziness. It describes a situation where one person wraps a rope or cloth carefully in small, precise loops (three cubits), while another person, out of laziness or haste, wraps it in huge, messy loops (thirty cubits) just to finish the job quickly. It is used to criticize sloppy work done without attention to detail.

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 emphasize the importance of small denominations of money or loose change. It suggests that one should not underestimate the value of small coins, as they collectively represent wealth and are essential for daily transactions and financial discipline.

This expression describes a situation where one has many connections or resources in theory, but none of them are available or useful when needed. It is used to highlight the irony of having many relatives or friends who do not offer actual help or hospitality during a crisis.

This proverb is used to describe hypocrisy or a situation where people pretend to be pious, righteous, or honest, yet engage in dishonest acts behind the scenes. It implies that while everyone claims to be a vegetarian/saintly, the non-vegetarian food (prawns) has been stolen, suggesting that one of the 'pious' people is the culprit.

This proverb is used to describe a person who dislikes or finds fault with their own family or legitimate responsibilities but shows great enthusiasm and affection for outsiders or improper things. It highlights misplaced priorities and hypocrisy in one's behavior.

This expression is used to describe someone who appears calm, beautiful, or well-behaved while stationary or silent, but turns out to be aggressive, loud, or ill-mannered once they start acting or speaking. It is often used to warn that appearances can be deceptive.

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 proverb describes a person who is naturally lazy but looks for excuses to avoid effort. Just by seeing a horse (a means of transport), the person pretends their legs hurt so that they can get a ride instead of walking. It is used to mock someone who suddenly acts weak or incapable when an easy way out presents itself.