గాడిదకు భోగి నీళ్లు పోస్తే, బూడిదలో పొర్లాడిందట

This proverb emphasizes that the value or respect given to something (or someone) often depends on the vessel, context, or association it has. It is used to describe how a person's status or the importance of a message changes based on the platform or the company they keep.

This proverb is used to imply that small or insignificant actions cannot cause major damage, or that mild threats/anger cannot destroy strong foundations. It suggests that just because water is hot, it doesn't possess the destructive power of fire.

Applied to lenient or ineffective measures.

This proverb emphasizes that the value or respect given to something (or someone) often depends on the vessel, context, or association it holds. It is used to describe how a person's status or a thing's importance changes based on the environment or the company they keep.

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A fruitless effort is one that does not achieve what one sets out for.

This expression highlights how the value or respect given to something (or someone) often depends on the vessel or context it is associated with. It is used to describe how the status of an individual is elevated by their association with noble people or institutions, or how the same advice carries different weight depending on who delivers it.

This expression is used to describe a simple, crude, or inexpensive solution for an unworthy or trivial problem. It implies that a high-quality or expensive remedy is not needed for something of low value or for someone who doesn't appreciate it.

This expression is used to describe a person who is a chronic liar or manipulator. It signifies that the promises or statements made by such a person have zero value and cannot be trusted, just as ash has no utility in most contexts. It is applied when someone consistently fails to keep their word or speaks only to deceive others.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people who have nothing or lack resources collaborate, resulting in no productive outcome or gain. Just as mendicants (jogis) covered in holy ash have nothing else to give, a partnership between two incompetent or poor individuals yields nothing of value.

This expression describes a situation where things are mismatched, reversed, or given to the wrong recipients. It is used when resources or tasks are allocated inappropriately, resulting in a mess where neither party is satisfied or productive.

This proverb is used to describe a person who cannot change their inherent nature or lack of refinement, regardless of how much wealth, education, or luxury is bestowed upon them. It suggests that external appearances or decorations cannot hide one's true character or stupidity.