వాసిరెడ్డి వెంకటాద్రి నాయుడు తులాభారం తూగితే, కారెడ్ల కామయ్య వంకాయల భారం తూగాడట.

This proverb is used to describe a stingy or hypocritical attitude where people donate or give away only useless, damaged, or spoiled items to others (traditionally referring to priests in this context) while keeping the good ones for themselves. It highlights the tendency to offer charity only when the item is of no value to the giver.

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 proverb is used to mock people who try to imitate the grand actions or charitable deeds of great and wealthy individuals with their own insignificant or ridiculous actions. It highlights the absurdity of unnecessary competition or vanity by comparing a noble king's ritual of weighing himself against gold (Tulabharam) to a common woman weighing herself against vegetables (brinjals).

This expression is used to describe a situation where a failure or a complex event cannot be blamed on a single factor, but is rather the result of many contributing causes. In the Mahabharata, Karna's downfall was caused by multiple curses, promises, and circumstances happening at once.

This proverb is used to mock people who try to compete with or imitate great people's actions in a trivial or ridiculous manner. While King Venkatadri Naidu performed 'Tulabharam' (donating wealth equal to his weight) with gold and precious gems, a commoner named Kamakka tried to imitate the ritual using cheap brinjals. It highlights the vast difference in stature and the absurdity of low-level imitation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a leader or a person of higher status gains something, leading their followers or subordinates to also demand a share or similar benefits. It highlights the behavior of people who expect to benefit just by being associated with someone who achieved success.

This expression is used to describe a story, explanation, or document that is unnecessarily long, tedious, or excessively detailed. It compares a small or simple matter to the epic Mahabharata, implying that someone is stretching a simple point into a never-ending saga.

This proverb suggests that a person who commits a small crime or dishonesty will eventually move on to bigger ones. It is used to imply that character is defined by the act of stealing itself, not the value of the object stolen. If someone can justify small wrongdoings, they are capable of larger ones as well.

This proverb is used to describe a person's ingrained nature or habits that cannot be changed despite any amount of effort, advice, or correction. It is equivalent to the English expression 'A leopard cannot change its spots.'

This proverb refers to hypocrisy or double standards. It describes a situation where someone publicly follows all religious or social customs strictly (outward display), but privately indulges in unethical or prohibited activities. It is used to criticize people who act righteous only when being watched.