తేనెటీగ తేనె తెరవరి పాలు.

This proverb refers to things or actions that are completely useless or have no impact on anyone. The Vempali (Wild Indigo) plant is considered useless for consumption or major utility; hence, whether it flourishes or not makes no difference to the world. It is used to describe an insignificant person's presence or a redundant effort.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone initiates a complex or difficult task and refuses to walk away until they have achieved the desired result or benefit. It suggests that once the risk has been taken (stirring the hive), the person will certainly stay to reap the rewards (the honey). It is often used in contexts involving persistent efforts or calculated risks.

This expression is used to describe someone who is constantly busy or a situation involving non-stop activity. Just as bees are perpetually occupied with collecting nectar and building hives, it refers to a state of being extremely industrious or having an endless to-do list with no free time.

This proverb highlights that one can only exercise authority or manage affairs if they possess the necessary resources or capital. In an agricultural context, it means without seeds to sow, there is no farm to manage; in a broader sense, it implies that financial stability is the foundation of influence and leadership.

This expression describes someone who uses sweet, flattering, or pleasant language to hide their malicious intentions or harmful nature. It is used to warn others about deceitful people who act friendly on the surface while harboring ill will.

This proverb suggests that raw, bitter, or difficult beginnings can lead to sweet and rewarding outcomes. It is used to encourage patience and perseverance, highlighting that hard work or initial unpleasantness eventually transforms into something valuable and beneficial.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one has reached a point of complete loss or hopelessness, such that further misfortunes no longer matter. It reflects a state of indifference toward consequences when the primary goal or asset is already gone.

This proverb is used to describe a sense of total indifference or detachment toward things that one has no stake in or ownership over. It highlights the human tendency to only care about outcomes when they directly affect their own personal interests or property.

This expression is used to describe a miser who hoards wealth but never enjoys it himself or shares it with his family, only for it to eventually be taken or enjoyed by complete strangers. It highlights the futility of greed without generosity.

This proverb is used to warn that people who speak very sweetly or appear charming can also be the ones who cause the most harm or betrayal. It suggests that sweetness can sometimes mask a sharp sting, similar to the English expression 'A honey tongue, a heart of gall.'