దేవర చిత్తం, దాసుడి భాగ్యం

In one’s life, health is more essential than material wealth and so it should not be neglected.

This proverb highlights that a man's true wealth and success in life depend heavily on having a supportive and understanding spouse. It is used to emphasize the importance of marital harmony and the role a life partner plays in one's prosperity and happiness.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of hard work and diligence. It means that success, prosperity, and good fortune are the direct results of one's efforts and labor. It is used to encourage someone to persevere in their tasks to achieve a better life.

This expression emphasizes that life itself is the greatest wealth one can possess. It is used to provide perspective during financial loss or hardship, suggesting that as long as one is alive and healthy, they have the opportunity to rebuild and succeed.

This proverb highlights the essential nature of basic necessities over luxury. It implies that no matter how rich a person is, they still need food to survive just like anyone else. It is used to humble those who are arrogant about their wealth or to remind people that money cannot satisfy every human need.

This proverb is used to express that humble or helpless people rely entirely on divine grace or the decisions of those in power. It suggests that whatever a higher authority (or God) decides is accepted as fate or luck by the common man, often used in contexts of surrender to destiny or a superior's command.

This proverb emphasizes that the prosperity of a nation depends entirely on the prosperity of its farmers. It highlights that if the agricultural sector flourishes, the entire kingdom or state will be wealthy and stable. It is used to stress the importance of supporting the agricultural community.

This proverb suggests that people become your relatives or show affection as long as you provide for them (serve food/gifts), and fortune or success is often gained through flattering others. It is used to describe the superficial nature of certain social bonds and worldly success.

While the pot boils friendship blooms. (GERMAN.)*

This proverb refers to the Chitta Karthe (a specific period in the lunar calendar). It describes the unpredictable nature of rainfall during this time, which is often localized rather than widespread. In a broader sense, it is used to describe a person who acts solely according to their own whims and fancies, or situations where outcomes are highly selective and arbitrary.

This proverb emphasizes that the prosperity of a nation or its leader depends entirely on the welfare of the farmers. If those who produce food are healthy and successful, the entire kingdom or society thrives. It is used to highlight the foundational importance of agriculture.