శంఖులో పోస్తే తీర్థం, పెంకులో పోస్తే నీళ్ళు

This proverb emphasizes that the value or respect given to something (or someone) often depends on the vessel, context, or association it has. It is used to describe how a person's status or the importance of a message changes based on the platform or the company they keep.

This proverb is used to imply that small or insignificant actions cannot cause major damage, or that mild threats/anger cannot destroy strong foundations. It suggests that just because water is hot, it doesn't possess the destructive power of fire.

Applied to lenient or ineffective measures.

This proverb emphasizes that the value or respect given to something (or someone) often depends on the vessel, context, or association it holds. It is used to describe how a person's status or a thing's importance changes based on the environment or the company they keep.

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This proverb suggests that even someone with a bad reputation or poor character can find redemption, purification, or respect when they associate themselves with something great, noble, or divine. It highlights the power of association and the ability of a larger, purer entity to cleanse the flaws of a smaller one.

This proverb signifies that certain actions or words gain value, legitimacy, or recognition only when they come from an authoritative source or a person of high stature. It is often used to describe situations where a valid point is ignored until an important person validates it.

This proverb highlights the abundance of nature and the rewards of hard work in farming. A 'mana' and 'idumu' are traditional measures of volume, with an idumu being significantly larger. It means that if a farmer sows even a small measure of seeds into the earth, nature returns a much larger harvest into their home. It is used to encourage investment and labor.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is given a great opportunity, luxury, or reform, but they return to their old, crude, or bad habits. It highlights that inherent nature (Pravrutti) is difficult to change regardless of the honors bestowed upon them.

This expression is used to signify that certain actions or words gain value, legitimacy, or official status only when they come from an authoritative source or a person of high stature. Just as ordinary water is considered 'Teertham' (sacred) only after being sanctified through a conch, an idea or task is often only respected when endorsed by the right person.

This proverb suggests that mastering a fundamental skill or the core discipline of a task is equivalent to achieving the end result. In a satirical sense, it can also refer to people who focus heavily on outward appearances or rituals, implying that once the 'show' is mastered, they feel they have achieved everything.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks the skill or knowledge to perform a task but still attempts it, only to end up ruining it completely. It highlights incompetence or a lack of basic common sense in a specific situation.