గంగగోవుపాలు గరిటెడైననుచాలు, కడవడైననేమి ఖరముపాలు

This expression emphasizes the value of self-reliance and the satisfaction derived from one's own honest labor. It suggests that a small amount earned or produced through one's own effort is more gratifying and honorable than a large amount obtained through other means or dependency.

This expression is used to describe a situation where no amount of resources or supplies seem sufficient to meet an overwhelming or critical need. Historically, it refers to the high nutritional and care requirements of a postpartum mother, but metaphorically it applies to any scenario involving insatiable demand or extreme necessity.

This proverb highlights the pointlessness of expecting anything from those who are unwilling or unable to provide. Just as a miser refuses to part with his wealth despite having it, the house of a widow (in historical social contexts) was considered a place where no festivities or bountiful rituals could occur. It is used to describe situations where regardless of the occasion, the outcome remains equally barren or unhelpful.

This proverb emphasizes that quality matters more than quantity. Just as a tiny seed has the potential to grow into a massive tree, a small amount of goodness or a single positive action can have a significant and lasting impact. It is used to encourage people that even small contributions or virtuous acts are valuable.

This expression emphasizes quality over quantity. It suggests that a small amount of something virtuous, noble, or useful is far superior to a large quantity of something worthless or inferior. It is often used to describe people's character or the value of work.

This proverb suggests that a person's fundamental character or nature does not change simply by visiting a holy place or changing their environment. It is used to point out that superficial actions cannot hide or transform one's true qualities.

This expression emphasizes that the quality of intention and love behind an action is more important than the quantity of the offering. In a social context, it means that a simple meal offered with genuine affection is far superior to a feast offered without heart or with arrogance.

This proverb is used to convey that both happiness (represented by a feast) and hardship (represented by taking medicine) are temporary. It suggests that any situation, good or bad, will typically lose its intensity or reach its conclusion in a short period. It is often used to advise someone not to overstay their welcome as a guest or to encourage someone enduring a difficult phase that it will soon pass.

Quality is far more important than quantity. A small amount of something virtuous or valuable is much better than a vast amount of something useless or inferior. This proverb is often used to emphasize that one good person or one wise word is better than a crowd of fools or a long, meaningless speech.

This expression is used to mock someone who is doing things out of order or neglecting basic necessities/etiquette while attempting something grand or spiritual. 'Bhupala' is a raga traditionally sung early in the morning, but the saying implies that if you haven't even washed your face (basic hygiene), the timing or the beauty of the song doesn't matter. It refers to a lack of proper preparation or being shamelessly ready for something without meeting the prerequisites.