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This proverb emphasizes the importance of a mentor or guide in the learning process. It suggests that self-taught knowledge without proper guidance can be incomplete, directionless, or prone to errors, much like a person walking in the dark without sight.

This proverb is used to describe a self-proclaimed status or honor that lacks external validation. It refers to situations where someone boasts about an achievement or a position they gave themselves without any official recognition or authority. It is often used to mock someone who is being self-important or self-congratulatory.

This proverb plays on the word 'Artha', which means both 'meaning' and 'wealth'. It suggests that in the eyes of society, a person who lacks financial resources is often treated as if their life has no value or purpose. It is used to describe the harsh reality of how poverty can lead to social insignificance.

A man without money is like a ship without sails. (Dutch.)*

This expression is used when someone tries to help others or do something virtuous, but ends up facing unexpected trouble or negative consequences as a result of their kindness. It is similar to the English saying, 'No good deed goes unpunished.'

This proverb emphasizes that one's innate or inherited family profession comes naturally and is often more sustainable than learned skills. It is used to highlight the importance of preserving traditional crafts or to suggest that one's true talent lies in what has been passed down through generations.

This proverb suggests that one must experience worldly desires and fulfill their responsibilities before they can truly pursue spiritual enlightenment or liberation (Moksha). It implies that true detachment comes only after understanding attachment, or that the intensity required for worldly passion is the same intensity needed for spiritual pursuit.

This proverb means that one's righteous deeds and moral conduct will act as a shield and save them from danger or misfortune in critical times. It is used to encourage ethical behavior, suggesting that being good eventually leads to being protected by one's own karma.

This expression refers to finding a simple solution to a complex problem or achieving a great result with minimal effort. It is often used when someone explains a complicated concept in a very simple, easy-to-understand way, or when a shortcut leads to the desired outcome.

This proverb emphasizes that mastery comes through constant practice. Just as a child learns to sit or perform tasks through repeated effort, any skill or knowledge can be perfected only through consistent practice and perseverance. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'Practice makes perfect.'

Practice makes perfect. Custom makes all things easy.

This proverb highlights two of the most significant responsibilities or risks in social life. It suggests that if you want to understand the true nature of a person or a relationship, you will find out once you either lend them money or entrust them with your daughter's life through marriage. Both acts involve a high level of trust and often lead to lasting worries or revelations about the other party's character.