ఎరువు వేయగానే క్షేత్రం ఫలించునా?

A person's character or inherent nature doesn't change simply by changing their appearance or attire. True identity is internal and cannot be masked by external decorations or pretenses. It is often used to criticize someone trying to appear more noble or capable than they actually are.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of context and suitability. Just as a farmer chooses seeds based on the quality of the soil to ensure a good harvest, one should evaluate the merit, character, and need of a person before offering help or charity to ensure it is used effectively.

Horse gram is known for its ability to grow even in poor, dry, and low-fertility soils. This proverb implies that if a land is so infertile that it cannot even support the growth of horse gram, it is completely useless or barren. It is used to describe something or someone that lacks even the most basic potential or capability.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of discretion and suitability. It means that one should give charity only after judging the worthiness of the recipient (Patra), just as a farmer sows seeds only after assessing the quality of the soil (Kshetra) to ensure a good harvest. It is used to advise someone to be wise and purposeful in their actions and investments.

This expression describes a futile or useless effort. Just as crops cannot grow in salty/barren soil and farming is impossible without a water source, starting a project without the necessary resources or foundation will lead to certain failure.

This expression is used to signify that if one's aspirations or goals are successfully realized, it is a sign of great fortune. It is often used when a long-held ambition or a positive vision finally comes true, attributing the success to a blend of destiny and achievement.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of worthiness and suitability. Just as a seed only thrives in the right soil, charity or help should only be given to those who are deserving and will make good use of it. It advises people to exercise discretion and perform due diligence before making commitments or investments.

This expression describes a situation where efforts are completely wasted. Just as plants cannot grow in saline/barren soil and farming is impossible without water, it refers to embarking on a project or investment that is destined to fail due to a lack of fundamental resources or a poor environment.

This proverb emphasizes that environment and upbringing (nurture) are often more influential than inherent traits or lineage (nature). Just as a good quality seed cannot flourish in barren soil, a talented person needs a supportive environment to succeed. It is used to highlight the importance of the surroundings in which someone grows or works.

This expression refers to something that is useless or of no value being found in a place where nothing productive can grow anyway. It is used to describe a situation where effort or resources are wasted on something that will never yield results, or when one useless thing is added to another unproductive environment.