కోటి విద్యలకంటే కూటి కొరకు పొలం దున్నడం మేలు

This proverb emphasizes the importance of staying active or doing some form of work, however small or repetitive, rather than being completely unproductive. It suggests that even minor effort is superior to total laziness or inactivity.

This proverb highlights that no matter how many skills, educational degrees, or talents a person possesses, the ultimate goal of all their efforts is to earn a livelihood and satisfy their basic need for food. It is used to remind people that every profession or skill has the same fundamental purpose: survival.

All professions are only so many means of livelihood.

The purpose, by and large, of acquisition of diverse special skills is only to make a living.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of a mentor or guide in the learning process. It suggests that self-taught knowledge without proper guidance can be incomplete, directionless, or prone to errors, much like a person walking in the dark without sight.

This proverb emphasizes that the essence or the basic state of being (in this context, being a married woman with a living husband) is more valuable than external decorations or fancy clothing. It is used to suggest that substance and core identity are more important than superficial appearances.

This expression emphasizes that no matter how highly educated or skilled a person is, the primary motivation and end goal of most human endeavors is to earn a livelihood and satisfy basic needs like food. It is used to highlight the practicality of survival over mere intellectual or artistic pursuits.

This proverb emphasizes that one's innate or inherited family profession comes naturally and is often more sustainable than learned skills. It is used to highlight the importance of preserving traditional crafts or to suggest that one's true talent lies in what has been passed down through generations.

This proverb highlights that certain flaws are worse than others in terms of utility. A hunchbacked buffalo is often physically unable to pull a plow effectively, whereas a blind buffalo, if guided, can still perform work. It is used to suggest that a defect that prevents performance entirely is worse than a defect that only complicates it.

This proverb is a variation of 'Koti vidyalu kooti korake' (which is the correct version of the user's input). It means that no matter how many skills or talents one possesses, the ultimate goal of all work is to earn a livelihood and satisfy one's hunger. It is used to highlight the basic necessity of survival behind every professional pursuit.

This proverb emphasizes that actions speak louder than words. It is used to suggest that practical execution or demonstrating through work is more valuable and effective than merely making promises or giving advice.