విత్తిన కొలది పైరు.

Just as a lotus flower rises or adjusts its position based on the depth of the water it grows in, noble or great people demonstrate their excellence and virtues in proportion to the challenges or situations they face. It suggests that true character adapts and shines through regardless of the depth of the circumstances.

This expression describes a situation where one solves a problem by creating another equally bad or inconvenient problem, or shifting resources from one essential place to another without any real gain. It is often used to criticize poor management or awkward solutions.

This proverb highlights the importance of timing. Just as the Mrigashira rain is considered the most auspicious for starting agriculture, a son born when the father is young and capable is considered beneficial for the family's strength and continuity.

This proverb highlights things that come too late to be fully beneficial or reliable. A crop sown late in the season often fails to yield well due to weather changes, and a son born when parents are very old may not be able to support them in their prime or may be left orphaned early. It is used to describe situations that are ill-timed or occur past the ideal stage of life.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one puts in hard work or investment for a positive outcome, but gets an undesirable or useless result instead. It signifies unexpected disappointment or the irony of effort leading to a nuisance.

This expression describes a situation where a person loses their only source of support or guidance. It is used when someone is rendered completely helpless or becomes directionless after losing a critical tool, person, or resource they relied upon entirely.

This proverb highlights the benefits of organic farming, specifically the use of 'Vempali' (Tephrosia purpurea) as green manure. It suggests that natural fertilization leads to the best crop growth. Metaphorically, it can mean that things built on a strong, natural foundation yield the best results.

This is an agricultural proverb implying that crops planted with proper spacing (thinly) yield better results than those planted too densely. It is used to convey that quality and proper management are more important than sheer quantity or overcrowding for a successful outcome.

This proverb is used to describe how a person's status, character, or achievements are often reflective of their environment, upbringing, or the resources available to them. It is frequently cited from Vemana's poems to suggest that one's greatness is proportionate to their inner depth and the company they keep.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone solves one problem by creating another, or uses a resource meant for a fundamental necessity to satisfy a less critical need. It refers to poor planning or a makeshift solution that lacks common sense, as leaving the waist uncovered to cover the head is counterproductive.