త్యాగి గాని వాని ధర్మ మడుగవచ్చు.

This expression emphasizes the natural progression of life and a person's duty to their roots. It suggests that one is nurtured first by their mother's milk and then sustained by the resources of their motherland. To be 'blessed' or 'successful' (Dhanyudu), one must acknowledge these foundations and live a life that honors both the biological mother and the earth/homeland.

This proverb describes inherent limitations of certain characters. A miser, by nature, cannot think of being charitable or righteous because of their obsession with hoarding. Similarly, a person who lacks common sense or works mindlessly (vetty) cannot be expected to possess wisdom or discernment. It is used to suggest that one shouldn't expect noble qualities from people whose nature is fundamentally opposed to them.

This expression is used to describe a person who appears very soft-spoken, gentle, and virtuous on the outside (like Yudhisthira/Dharmasuta) but is actually dangerous, cunning, or ruthless like a tiger on the inside. It refers to a wolf in sheep's clothing.

This expression is used to describe money or resources that were acquired easily (without effort) and were subsequently lost or spent just as easily. It conveys the idea of 'Easy come, easy go'—implying that one doesn't feel much regret over losing something they didn't work hard to earn.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person's hard work or merit results in a success, but another person tries to take the credit for the associated benefits or accessories. It highlights the irony of misplaced gratitude or credit-seeking.

This expression is used when someone tries to help others or do something virtuous, but ends up facing unexpected trouble or negative consequences as a result of their kindness. It is similar to the English saying, 'No good deed goes unpunished.'

This proverb describes the evolving role and perception of a wife based on the husband's age. In youth, the focus is on romance; in middle age, it is on partnership and shared responsibilities; and in old age, the wife often becomes the primary caregiver or caretaker for her husband's physical needs.

This expression describes a situation where someone who lacks the financial resources or capacity starts thinking about performing grand acts of charity or righteousness. It highlights the irony of intending to give when one has nothing to give, often used to point out impracticality or the tendency of people to think of noble deeds only when they are unable to execute them.

This proverb means that one's righteous deeds and moral conduct will act as a shield and save them from danger or misfortune in critical times. It is used to encourage ethical behavior, suggesting that being good eventually leads to being protected by one's own karma.

This proverb is used to describe the futility of seeking help, money, or favors from those who have nothing themselves or from those who are extremely miserly. It emphasizes that a person without resources or a generous heart cannot provide what they don't possess, regardless of how much they are pressured.