వంకాయ రుచి తోటవాడెరుగును, అరటికాయ రుచి రాజెరుగును.

When someone is truly hungry, they don't care about the taste or quality of the food; they just want to eat. Similarly, when someone is exhausted and needs sleep, they don't care about the comfort or luxury of the bed; they can sleep anywhere. This expression is used to highlight that basic survival needs override preferences or luxuries.

This proverb is used to convey that the value of an expert's skill, the wisdom of an elder, or the quality of a core asset does not diminish just because of age. It emphasizes that intrinsic value and talent remain constant regardless of the passage of time.

This expression refers to a perfect combination or an ideal match. Just as coconut masala enhances the taste of brinjal curry, it is used to describe two things or people that complement each other perfectly to produce a great result.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task or facilitates a process but does not personally experience its benefits or understand the value of the outcome. Similar to the English proverb 'The ladle doesn't know the taste of the soup,' it highlights that mechanical participation does not equate to appreciation or enjoyment.

This expression highlights that certain parts of food, which might seem like obstacles or waste, actually provide the best flavor. It is used to suggest that the essence or the best part of something often lies in its core or challenging components.

This proverb expresses that truth is inevitable and self-evident to a higher power or the natural order, just as it is the natural property of water to flow towards lower ground. It is used to assert one's honesty or to imply that the truth will eventually find its way out regardless of attempts to hide it.

This proverb highlights how appreciation and value vary based on perspective and social standing. The gardener knows the true quality of the eggplant because he grows it and sees it daily (practical knowledge), while the King appreciates the banana as it is a staple of royal feasts and luxury (refined or final enjoyment). It is used to say that different people have different expertise or preferences based on their life experiences.

This expression is used to describe the human tendency to value things belonging to others more than their own, even if their own possessions are of better quality. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'The grass is always greener on the other side'.

This proverb suggests that a person who commits a small crime or dishonesty is likely to commit a larger one given the opportunity. It emphasizes that a lack of integrity starts small but can escalate, and one's character is judged by even minor actions. It is used to warn people not to trust someone who has a history of even trivial dishonesty.

This proverb describes the charm of imperfection or the initial stages of a process. Just as the broken, innocent babbling of a toddler is more delightful to hear than perfect speech, a pickle that is still in the process of marinating (not yet fully fermented) has a unique, appetizing flavor.