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This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is given something valuable or sophisticated that they are incapable of appreciating or utilizing. Just as a deaf person cannot appreciate the beauty or social status of fine jewelry because they cannot engage in the auditory world, giving high-quality things to those without the capacity to understand them is a waste. It is similar to the English expression 'casting pearls before swine.'

This proverb emphasizes the importance of systematic hard work and proper agricultural practices. It suggests that if one treats the land with care and follows a disciplined routine, the soil will reward them with a harvest as precious as diamonds. It is used to highlight that success comes to those who are diligent and organized in their efforts.

In mythology, it refers to the indestructible weapon of Lord Indra. In common usage, it signifies an extremely powerful, invincible, or ultimate solution/tool used to overcome a major obstacle.

Just as a rough diamond needs to be polished on a grindstone to reveal its true brilliance and value, a person's intellect must be sharpened and refined through education to reach its full potential. It is used to emphasize that education is essential for mental and character development.

This expression is used when someone consumes or experiences something difficult and manages to handle it without any ill effects. It originates from the story of Sage Agastya, who digested the demon Vatapi to end his terror. In daily life, it is often jokingly or seriously said after a heavy meal or when overcoming a tough situation.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an excessive, overwhelming force or a highly sophisticated tool is used to deal with a very small, trivial, or insignificant problem. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'To use a sledgehammer to crack a nut'.

Vajra or Vajrâyudha is the mythological thunderbolt of Indra.

This Telugu proverb emphasizes the critical importance of timing in agriculture and life. 'Vaniketa pattu' refers to the specific, opportune window for sowing seeds. It suggests that doing the right work at the exact right moment leads to extraordinary success or 'diamond-like' results.

This expression is used to signify that a powerful person or a difficult problem can only be tackled by someone or something of equal strength or caliber. It is similar to the English proverb 'Set a thief to catch a thief' or 'Diamond cuts diamond'.

This expression is used to describe a powerful, infallible remedy applied to a severe or unstoppable problem. In Telugu culture, 'Ramabanam' (Rama's arrow) symbolizes something that never misses its mark (here referring to a persistent or lethal ailment), while 'Vajrayudham' (Indra's weapon) represents the ultimate, indestructible cure that can overcome such a formidable challenge.

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.