రూపం వల్ల స్త్రీలు, పరాక్రమం వల్ల పురుషులు రాణిస్తారు.

This proverb highlights traditional perceptions of excellence where a woman's grace or beauty and a man's courage or strength are considered their defining qualities. It is used to describe how different virtues bring recognition and success to individuals depending on their nature.

This proverb describes the nature of cynical or wicked people who cannot appreciate goodness or honesty. Instead of improving themselves, such individuals find pleasure in mocking, criticizing, or finding faults in those who follow a righteous and straightforward path. It is used to highlight that some people's sole purpose or habit is to undermine the integrity of others.

This proverb emphasizes the necessity of practical action and effort over mere formality or faith. It is used to point out that success requires hard work and physical initiative, rather than just submitting requests or waiting for divine intervention/luck.

This proverb emphasizes that a life built on immorality (infidelity) and dishonesty (falsehood) will never lead to a peaceful or successful conclusion. It is used to warn that character and integrity are essential for a stable life, and shortcuts through deceit or unethical behavior will eventually lead to ruin.

This expression is often used to highlight that even the most powerful or disciplined individuals (like Lord Shiva) have weaknesses or can be influenced by certain forces. In a broader context, it implies that certain outcomes are inevitable or that no one is entirely immune to nature or destiny.

This proverb is used to describe people who possess no virtues of their own but spend their time ridiculing and finding faults in honest or capable people. It highlights how some people's sole purpose or habit is to disparage others' integrity.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is so unfortunate or troublesome that they are rejected by everyone, including their own family and even fate. It signifies a state of total abandonment or being an outcast whom nobody wants to take responsibility for.

This expression is used to signify that doing things roughly, superficially, or focusing only on physical force without emotional depth or proper context leads to no real satisfaction or result. It emphasizes that quality, subtlety, and genuine engagement are more important than mere physical effort or mechanical action.

This expression is a famous line from Yogi Vemana's poems. It signifies that while all humans may look alike on the outside, virtuous or noble people stand apart due to their character and actions, just as a swan is distinguished from a crow or a gemstone from common pebbles.

This is a combination of two distinct expressions. The first part refers to a satirical observation that external order (like straight streets) does not guarantee internal integrity. The second part is a popular proverb used to describe a person whose innate talent or character is evident from childhood or from the very beginning of an endeavor.