కడుపున పుట్టిన బిడ్డ - కొంగున గట్టిన రూక.

This proverb is used to emphasize that children usually inherit the traits, courage, or characteristics of their parents. It is often said when someone expects a person born to a strong or talented family to display the same greatness, suggesting that 'greatness begets greatness' or that one's lineage determines their nature.

This expression highlights things that one can truly rely on and call their own. Just as a child is one's own blood, money kept securely with oneself is the only wealth that is guaranteed to be available in times of need. It emphasizes self-reliance and the importance of having personal resources rather than depending on others.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a child or a successor is significantly more powerful, capable, or talented than their parent or predecessor. It highlights an extraordinary jump in scale or impact from one generation to the next.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a child is much more capable, talented, or powerful than their parents. While a rifle (tupaki) is a significant weapon, a cannon (phirangi) is far more powerful. It highlights a remarkable leap in stature or ability in the next generation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a wicked or worthless person is born to noble and virtuous parents. The Tulsi plant represents purity and divinity, while the stinging nettle represents something irritating or harmful.

This expression is used to emphasize that every child is valuable and precious in their own way, regardless of their status or character. It often implies that all human beings are born with inherent worth. It is used to remind people not to look down on others, as everyone is a 'treasure' to their own family.

This proverb emphasizes self-reliance and the importance of having one's own resources. It suggests that money in your own possession and your own children are the only reliable sources of support during times of need, rather than depending on the wealth or family of others.

This proverb is used to express that children inherit the traits and character of their parents. It is often used rhetorically to say that someone of a gentle or timid nature cannot produce someone who is aggressive or brave, or more commonly, that greatness or specific qualities cannot emerge from a lineage that lacks them.

This proverb emphasizes that nurturing, seeing, and taking care of a child with one's own eyes is more significant than the mere biological act of giving birth. It is often used to highlight the value of adoption, foster care, or the bond formed through upbringing over biological ties.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an exceptionally virtuous, talented, or noble person is born to parents of bad character or low merit. It highlights a rare and positive exception in lineage, much like finding a precious gem in an unlikely or unworthy source.