విజయుండనువుదప్పి విరటుని గొలువడా

This proverb emphasizes the importance of dignity and responsibility. It suggests that living without self-respect or social honor is loathsome. Additionally, it highlights the traditional social expectation that a man must be capable of providing for and protecting his wife, failing which his existence is seen as futile or disgraceful.

This expression originates from Vemana's poetry. it suggests that the ultimate goal of spiritual practice is self-realization. Once a person understands that their true self is the soul (Atma) and not the physical body, formal rituals or rigorous penance (Tapas) become unnecessary, as they have already attained the highest wisdom.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of choosing the right environment and company. If you stay in a place or situation that is inappropriate for your character or social standing, you will inevitably face numerous false accusations or damage to your reputation, even if you have done nothing wrong.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who neglects or mistreats their own family or those close to them while showing excessive generosity or kindness to outsiders and strangers to gain social prestige or out of misplaced priorities.

This proverb conveys the concept of divine justice or karma. It means that if a powerful person oppresses or bullies someone weaker, there is always a higher power (fate or God) that will eventually punish the oppressor. It is used to warn people against abusing their power.

This traditional proverb suggests that certain tasks or service roles are inherently difficult or unrewarding. Serving a white horse is considered difficult because any speck of dirt is easily visible, requiring constant cleaning. Similarly, the proverb historically implies that serving a scholarly or meticulous master (metaphorically represented by a Brahmin) requires excessive attention to detail and purity, making the work never-ending and difficult to satisfy.

Refers to a dispute or a quarrel that is endless and never reaches a conclusion. Historically, it refers to a long-drawn-out legal battle involving the Tuni Zamindari. It is used to describe situations where people keep arguing without any resolution in sight.

This expression emphasizes the importance of maintaining social and familial boundaries. It is used to warn that those who ignore moral standards or act inappropriately within family and social hierarchies will eventually face downfall or ruin.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is intentionally argumentative or contradictory. When one person suggests a direction or an idea, the other person contrarily suggests something completely different just for the sake of opposing.

This expression emphasizes self-respect and the value of labor. It suggests that working without compensation (forced labor or 'vetti') is demeaning, and even if the master or leader is a powerful or great person, one should not provide their services for free or without basic rights/rewards.