జాణలకు పురాణాగమశాస్త్రవేదజప ప్రసంగ త్రాణకల్లి ప్రయోజనమేమి?

This proverb highlights the vital importance of certain elements to an entity's existence. Just as an elephant depends entirely on its trunk for survival and strength, a household's prosperity (Sri) is believed to reside in and depend upon the character, conduct, and well-being of the woman of the house.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone attempts to do something without a basic foundation, or acts in an impractical and unrealistic manner. It refers to someone who ignores the fundamentals or reality before trying to achieve something complex.

This expression refers to the idea that innate qualities or natural talents are essential for success. It suggests that if a person lacks basic natural ability or character (puttu), external enhancements, artificial aids, or borrowed resources (pettu) will not be of much use or bring any real benefit. It is used to emphasize that substance is more important than mere appearance or external support.

This expression emphasizes the supreme value of dignity and self-respect over physical life. It is used to convey that for a person of principles, living with disgrace or humiliation is worse than death.

Take away my good name, and take away my life. Either live or die wi' honour.

This expression emphasizes the importance of a signature or an official mark on a paper. It means that without a signature, a letter, contract, or note has no legal or practical value, much like a body without a soul. It is used to stress the need for formal authentication in documentation.

This proverb describes a person with a narrow or limited perspective who only thinks about their basic needs or immediate self-interest. It is used to mock someone who constantly brings up the same trivial topic or someone who cannot think beyond their personal gain.

This proverb emphasizes the essential quality that gives value or 'life' to certain things. It teaches that a word is only meaningful if it is true, a person's character is defined by their dignity and honor, and a document or letter only gains legal or formal validity through a signature.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who spends their time on useless talk, fabrications, or rumors (Pukkiti Puranalu) instead of acquiring real knowledge or performing meaningful work. It implies that a person lacking discipline and substance cannot handle serious or scholarly responsibilities.

This proverb is used to describe things that are perceived as being excessive or never-ending. Velamas were historically known for their grand, sometimes extravagant generosity, while the Satani community was known for lengthy, intricate religious or philosophical debates. It implies that once these actions start, they go on to an extreme degree.

This expression emphasizes that external honors, wealth, or decorations are worthless when the core essence or life is missing. It is used to describe situations where someone provides luxuries to those who cannot appreciate them, or when one focuses on superficial improvements for something that is fundamentally dead or irrelevant.