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This proverb suggests that one's lifestyle or standard of living is dictated by their wealth, just as a wife's happiness and status in traditional society were often seen as a reflection of her husband's well-being and treatment of her. It is used to explain that outward appearances and behaviors are usually a result of one's underlying circumstances or the support they receive.

This Telugu proverb suggests that the key relationships in one's life are predetermined by one's past deeds. It implies that getting a good husband is the result of past good deeds (punyam), having good children is the result of past charity (danam), and the kind of wife one gets is a matter of fate or accumulated destiny (prarabdham). It is often used to express that family ties are a result of one's karma.

This proverb suggests that one's lifestyle or luxuries are proportional to their wealth, and a woman's status or happiness is often reflected through her husband's success and behavior. It is used to describe how external circumstances dictate the level of comfort or prestige one enjoys.

This expression suggests that a person's behavior, intellect, and habits are often shaped by their upbringing, heritage, and the social environment or community they belong to. It is used to describe how inherent traits and cultural practices are passed down through generations.

This proverb reflects traditional beliefs that a man's prosperity and success are determined by his current planetary period (Dasha/Fate), while the blessing of having good children is a result of the merits earned through charity and good deeds (Daana). It implies that different aspects of life are governed by different karmic outcomes.

This proverb suggests that a person's character, intellect, and behavior are often influenced by their upbringing, heritage, and the environment they are raised in. It is used to describe how traditional practices and inherent traits are passed down through generations within a specific group or family.

Just as the quality and quantity of a crop depend on how well the land is plowed, a person's happiness and peace of mind depend on their own wisdom, character, and way of thinking. This proverb is used to emphasize that outcomes are a direct result of one's efforts and internal attitude.

This traditional proverb suggests that a woman's happiness and beauty (glow) are reflective of her husband's character and status, just as a person's outward displays of luxury are reflective of their financial status. It is used to describe how external conditions or people influence one's appearance and behavior.

This proverb emphasizes that the success or extent of an undertaking depends on the resources available. Just as the amount of land one can plow depends on the strength and number of oxen, and how far one can travel depends on the food carried, any project is limited by its primary assets or preparations.

This proverb is used to explain that the quality or quantity of an output is directly proportional to the quality or quantity of the input. Just as the size of a roti depends on how much dough you use, or a bullock's strength depends on its fodder, the results of a task depend on the investment, effort, or resources put into it.