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This proverb highlights how different individuals have different tastes and standards based on their nature or upbringing. It is used to explain that what is delightful to one person might be repulsive or trivial to another, emphasizing that everyone has their own unique preferences.

This proverb is used to mock people who take things too literally or misunderstand context by focusing only on the phonetics of a word. 'Kadiyala' is a common Telugu surname, but the listener confuses it with the jewelry 'Kadiyalu' (bracelets), showing a lack of common sense or social awareness.

This proverb highlights that 'beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.' It is used when someone's choice or preference seems baffling or poor to others, but is perfectly justified to the person involved because of their unique perspective or emotional attachment.

This rhetorical question is used to describe a person who is naturally malicious or harmful by nature, even without any provocation. Just as a scorpion stings because it is its nature rather than as a reaction to being harmed, some people behave poorly or cause trouble without needing a reason or an excuse.

This proverb is used to describe people with low tastes or vulgar habits who cannot appreciate refined, noble, or high-quality things. It suggests that one's inherent nature dictates their preferences, and a person accustomed to 'dirt' or negativity will never understand the value of something 'pure' or superior.

This proverb highlights the subjectivity of beauty and authority. It means that power determines what is right, and personal affection determines what is beautiful. Just as a king's word is final regardless of logic, a person's preference defines their standard of beauty or excellence, regardless of objective reality.

This proverb highlights the subjectivity of taste and authority. It means that power and personal affection define value. If a king approves of something, it becomes the rule or truth; similarly, if a man loves his wife, she is as beautiful as a celestial nymph (Rambha) to him, regardless of others' opinions.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person puts in all the hard work, investment, or effort to create something, but a different person ultimately reaps the benefits or enjoys the results. It highlights the irony of life where the creator and the consumer are often different people.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where people ignore or overlook the provocations or bad deeds that led to a conflict, but are quick to criticize the final visible outcome or the retaliation. It highlights how society often judges the end result without considering the underlying causes or history of the behavior.

This proverb suggests that personal choices like food should be according to one's own taste, but social behavior and conduct should be respectable and acceptable to society. It emphasizes the balance between personal freedom and social responsibility.