విత్తము కొద్దీ విభవము, విద్య కొద్దీ వినయము.

This proverb highlights proportionality in life. It suggests that one's lifestyle or display of grandeur depends on their financial resources, while true education should naturally lead to a proportional increase in humility and modesty.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the outcome or result is proportional to the effort or signs shown. It implies that one should not expect a massive result (heavy rain) if the indications or efforts (lightning) are minimal. It is often used to tell someone that they will get exactly what they deserve or what they have worked for, no more and no less.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of a mentor or guide in the learning process. It suggests that self-taught knowledge without proper guidance can be incomplete, directionless, or prone to errors, much like a person walking in the dark without sight.

This expression suggests that a person's behavior, intellect, and habits are often shaped by their upbringing, heritage, and the social environment or community they belong to. It is used to describe how inherent traits and cultural practices are passed down through generations.

The output or result is always proportional to the input or effort invested. Just as an animal produces waste based on how much it eats, success or results depend on the resources or hard work put in.

This proverb suggests that one's lifestyle and display of status should be proportional to their financial resources, and similarly, as a person gains more knowledge and education, they should naturally become more humble and modest.

This proverb suggests that life's outcomes are proportional to what one possesses or has earned. Just as a good husband is traditionally seen as a result of one's good deeds (karma), the level of luxury one enjoys is directly limited by their financial resources. It is used to explain that one's status or results are commensurate with their efforts or assets.

This proverb suggests that the quality of one's life partners and children is a result of one's past deeds, character, and spiritual merit. It is used to imply that the rewards or the caliber of people in one's life are proportionate to the effort and virtue one has cultivated.

This proverb means that the quality or nature of the outcome is directly determined by its origin or source. It is used to describe how children often inherit the traits of their parents, or how the quality of a product depends on the quality of the raw materials used.

This proverb highlights the different powers of character and intellect. It suggests that while formal education and knowledge (Vidya) grant one influence over rulers or authorities, it is humility (Vinayamu) and good conduct that win the hearts of people and the world at large.