దాసీ కొడుకయినా కాసు గలవాడు రాజు.

This proverb highlights the power of money in society. It suggests that social status, caste, or lineage are often overlooked if a person is wealthy, as wealth brings authority and respect regardless of one's background. It is used to describe the influence of financial power.

This proverb highlights that a person who is persistent or obstinately determined (often to an unreasonable degree) can be more difficult to overcome than someone with actual political power. It is used to describe situations where logic or authority fails against someone who refuses to yield.

This proverb highlights that fate or luck favors two extremes: either those who have nothing to lose and must work extremely hard (the widow's son) or those who are born with immense privilege (the king's son). It is used to describe how people at the very bottom of the social ladder and the very top often end up being the most successful or influential, albeit for different reasons.

This proverb suggests that a stubborn or persistent person can be more powerful than even a king because they do not listen to reason, fear consequences, or yield to authority. It is used to describe situations where someone's sheer obstinacy makes them impossible to manage or defeat through logic or power.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a protector or guardian ends up being the one who causes harm or exploits those they were meant to protect. It is typically applied to corrupt officials, untrustworthy guardians, or leaders who betray the trust placed in them.

This proverb highlights the importance of having influence or survival skills to navigate the world. A king's son has power and resources through his status, while a widow's son is often perceived as someone who has grown up tough, resourceful, and street-smart out of necessity. It implies that to succeed or get things done, one needs either authority or grit.

This expression highlights that in the material world, wealth often dictates power, social status, and authority. It is used to describe situations where influence follows financial means or to remark on the respect accorded to the wealthy.

This proverb highlights that a person who is extremely persistent or stubborn is harder to manage or defeat than even a powerful ruler. It is used to describe situations where logic and authority fail against someone's sheer obstinacy.

This proverb highlights the power of wealth in society. It suggests that economic status often overrides social hierarchy or caste, meaning that a wealthy person is respected and treated as a leader regardless of their social background or origin.

This proverb highlights the persistent nature of greed or the inevitable burden of taxes and expenses. It refers to the tradition of placing a coin on a deceased person's body or paying a fee at the funeral pyre, implying that financial obligations or worldly attachments follow a person until the very end.