ఓగు కడుపున వజ్రం పుట్టినట్లు.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a child or descendant far surpasses the parents in stature, capability, or greatness. It highlights an extraordinary outcome from modest or ordinary origins, similar to the English concept of 'the student surpassing the master' or a humble lineage producing a great leader.

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 is equivalent to the English proverb 'Diamond cuts diamond.' It is used to describe a situation where a strong or cunning person can only be countered or defeated by someone of equal strength, skill, or intellect. It also suggests that certain complex problems require equally sophisticated solutions.

This expression is used to describe a person who, despite having an illustrious lineage, high-status parents, or great potential, displays cowardice or lacks the expected qualities of their heritage. It highlights the irony of a person with great origins behaving in a weak or timid manner.

This proverb emphasizes reliability and security. It suggests that just as a child you birthed is truly your own and will support you, the money you have physically on your person is the only wealth you can truly count on in an emergency. It is used to highlight the importance of self-reliance and liquid assets over promised help or distant wealth.

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 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.