ఏనుగుకు ఒక సీమ, గుర్రానికి ఒక ఊరు, బర్రెకొక బానిస.

This proverb emphasizes personal responsibility and consequences. It means that the person who possesses a certain asset, problem, or attribute is the one who must deal with it or utilize it. It is often used to tell someone that they should handle their own affairs or that the benefit/burden of a situation belongs solely to the individual involved.

This expression describes the aesthetic superiority of melody or music over lyrical content. It suggests that while words are mere servants used to convey a message, the tune or melody possesses a divine, captivating beauty that enchants the listener independently.

This proverb highlights that nature or common benefits do not discriminate between the essential and the non-essential. It is used to explain that certain circumstances or rules apply universally to everyone involved in a situation, regardless of their status or importance.

This expression means that while an animal needs physical punishment to understand or obey, a sensible human should be able to understand with just a single word or a simple explanation. It is used to emphasize that intelligent people do not need to be repeatedly told or forced to do the right thing.

This proverb highlights that certain roles require constant movement and lack a permanent attachment to one place. An employee must travel or relocate wherever their job demands, and a beggar must move from house to house to survive. It is used to describe situations where a person cannot stay in one fixed location due to the nature of their work or life circumstances.

This expression is used to criticize someone who tries to use the same solution for two completely different problems. It highlights the absurdity of treating a life-threatening or major event (thunderbolt) with the same approach as a common, mundane task (consecrating rice).

This proverb highlights that sensible or noble people understand a hint or a single request and act accordingly without needing repeated instructions or force. Similarly, a well-trained or strong ox requires only a single stroke to perform its task. It is used to suggest that intelligent people do not need to be constantly nagged or punished to do the right thing.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks options, flexibility, or creative thinking, and thus follows a single fixed routine or path out of necessity or lack of vision. It suggests that when one is limited in perception or skill, they are forced to stick to the only method they know.

This proverb describes the nature of opportunism or necessity. Just as a heron moves from one pond to another in search of fish, a businessman or merchant moves from village to village to find the best market. It is used to suggest that people who seek specific goals or profits will go wherever the opportunities are best, rather than staying in one fixed place.

This proverb describes the specific resource requirements of different animals based on their status and size. It is used metaphorically to explain that every individual or entity needs an environment or support system proportionate to their scale or nature to thrive.