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This proverb emphasizes the power of persistence and hard work. It suggests that consistent, repeated effort can turn a failure or a barren situation into a success. Just as repeatedly ploughing the same land improves its fertility, constant practice and dedication lead to results in any endeavor.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where, despite a great loss or failure, something of significant value is still recovered. It highlights the idea that even in destruction, some inherent worth remains. It is often applied to wealthy people or great institutions that, even when ruined, still retain some of their former glory or assets.

Just as a water lily enhances the beauty and serenity of a pond, pleasant and polite words bring grace and coolness to a conversation. It emphasizes the importance of speaking kindly and gently to maintain harmony.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of persistence, consistency, and hard work. It suggests that by repeatedly putting effort into a task—even one that seems hopeless or unproductive—success can eventually be achieved.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of choosing the right environment and company. If you stay in a place or situation that is inappropriate for your character or social standing, you will inevitably face numerous false accusations or damage to your reputation, even if you have done nothing wrong.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where, despite changes in internal arrangements or minor shifts in process, the end result or one's rightful share remains secure. It is often used in the context of family property or joint resources, implying that as long as the resource stays within the 'circle', an individual's portion is not truly lost.

This expression suggests that it is wiser and safer to follow a well-established method or tradition that has been tested by others rather than taking a risky, unknown path. It is used to advocate for conventional wisdom and proven practices.

This proverb is used to convey that only those directly involved or experiencing a situation can truly understand its depth, value, or pain. It emphasizes that personal experience is the only way to truly know the reality of a matter, much like only a calf knows the taste and comfort of its mother's milk.

This proverb suggests that offspring will naturally inherit the traits, habits, or path of their parents. It is often used to imply that children inevitably follow in their parents' footsteps, whether for better or worse, similar to how a calf follows the furrow made by the mother cow.

She hath a mark after her mother. As the old cock crows, so crows the young. " As is the mother so is her daughter." Ezekiel xvi. 44.

In Telugu culture, the maternal uncle (menamama) holds a position of great responsibility and affection, often seen as a protective surrogate for the mother. This proverb emphasizes that even in the absence of a mother, a maternal uncle can provide the necessary support, guidance, and security to a child.