ఇంగువ కట్టిన గుడ్డ వాసనపోదు.

This expression is used to describe a person or a family that has lost their past wealth or glory but still retains the aura or reputation of it. Just as a cloth used to wrap pungent asafoetida smells of it long after the spice is gone, the person carries the prestige of their former status.

Said of a man who is respected on account of his connection with the family of some famous person, no longer living ; or on account of his own greatness, now passed away.

This expression suggests that the truth, especially something negative or a secret, cannot be hidden for long. No matter how much one tries to conceal or cover up a bad reputation or a mistake, it will eventually manifest and become known to everyone.

This proverb is used to describe people who boast about their past glory or family legacy despite currently living in poverty or having lost all their wealth. Just as a container that once held asafoetida (hing) retains a faint smell even when empty, these people hold onto their status through words alone.

This expression is used to distinguish between natural, inherent qualities (character or talent) and artificial, acquired, or temporary ones. It emphasizes that true nature (puttu vasana) is permanent, while external influences or pretenses (pettu vasana) are transient.

This expression is used to emphasize that certain misdeeds or cruel acts are so grave that no amount of subsequent good deeds, charity, or religious penance can atone for them. It highlights that the consequences of a fundamental wrong cannot be easily erased by superficial acts of virtue.

This expression refers to things or people that retain their quality, reputation, or essence long after their primary purpose or peak time has passed. Just as a stove used to cook jaggery remains sweet and a cloth used for asafoetida retains its strong scent for a long time, an honorable person or a great institution retains their dignity even in periods of decline or poverty.

This proverb is used to describe a person or a situation that still retains a distinct aura, reputation, or quality of their past glory even after the source of that glory is gone. Just as a cloth smells of asafoetida long after it is removed, or a stove smells of burnt sugar long after cooking, a person's previous status or character remains evident in their behavior.

This expression is used to highlight that charity or hospitality should be done out of genuine kindness rather than for spiritual rewards or out of fear of sin. It suggests that one's character and overall actions matter more than a single act of giving or refusing. It is often used to tell someone not to be too proud of their charity or too judgmental of others' lack thereof.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has a valuable resource or skill close to them, yet they act as if they are in constant need or fail to utilize it effectively. It signifies having plenty at hand but still complaining about a perceived shortage.

This proverb is used to mock people who have very little but show off excessively. It compares someone wearing a beautiful saree (who has a right to be graceful) to someone wearing a mere piece of cloth or a rag but acting overly proud or vain. It highlights the irony of arrogance in those with meager means or status.