పాటు పడితే భాగ్యము కలుగును.

This proverb is used to emphasize that basic necessities like food are the same for everyone, regardless of their wealth. It suggests that money cannot buy everything and that even the richest person must eat simple grains to survive, reminding people to remain humble and practical about the value of wealth.

In one’s life, health is more essential than material wealth and so it should not be neglected.

This proverb highlights that a man's true wealth and success in life depend heavily on having a supportive and understanding spouse. It is used to emphasize the importance of marital harmony and the role a life partner plays in one's prosperity and happiness.

This expression implies that noble birth or being born into a wealthy or virtuous family does not automatically guarantee that a person will possess good character or virtues. It emphasizes that character is determined by one's own nature and actions rather than lineage.

This expression emphasizes that life itself is the greatest wealth one can possess. It is used to provide perspective during financial loss or hardship, suggesting that as long as one is alive and healthy, they have the opportunity to rebuild and succeed.

This proverb highlights the essential nature of basic necessities over luxury. It implies that no matter how rich a person is, they still need food to survive just like anyone else. It is used to humble those who are arrogant about their wealth or to remind people that money cannot satisfy every human need.

This proverb is used to express that humble or helpless people rely entirely on divine grace or the decisions of those in power. It suggests that whatever a higher authority (or God) decides is accepted as fate or luck by the common man, often used in contexts of surrender to destiny or a superior's command.

This proverb emphasizes that a family's prosperity, harmony, and reputation depend largely on the character and conduct of the woman of the house. It is used to highlight the importance of a spouse's virtues in ensuring a happy and successful life.

This proverb suggests that people become your relatives or show affection as long as you provide for them (serve food/gifts), and fortune or success is often gained through flattering others. It is used to describe the superficial nature of certain social bonds and worldly success.

While the pot boils friendship blooms. (GERMAN.)*

This proverb suggests that being overly soft or lenient can lead to losses or being taken advantage of, whereas maintaining a sense of fear, discipline, or strictness leads to prosperity and success. It is often used in the context of administration, parenting, or leadership.