అడియాస, పడిభత్యం

This expression emphasizes that any reputation, fame, or advantage gained through falsehoods or deceit is temporary. It serves as a warning that once the truth eventually comes out, the false foundation will crumble, and the ill-gotten influence will vanish.

This expression means that building up false or unrealistic expectations and the subsequent disappointment when they fail leads to deep sadness. It is used to caution people against harborning unfulfilled or vanity-driven desires, suggesting that attachment to such hopes is the root of suffering.

* Etre entre le marteau et l'enclume. † No lo quiero, no lo quiero, maséchadme lo en la capilla. ‡ Haabe og vente er Giekerente.

This proverb is used to mock people who take things too literally or misunderstand context by focusing only on the phonetics of a word. 'Kadiyala' is a common Telugu surname, but the listener confuses it with the jewelry 'Kadiyalu' (bracelets), showing a lack of common sense or social awareness.

This expression is used to describe a classic 'no-win' situation or a dilemma where every possible choice leads to a negative or sinful outcome. It represents being stuck between two equally bad alternatives where one cannot move forward or backward without causing harm.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of discipline in health and integrity in character. It suggests that just as one must strictly follow a prescribed diet (Pathyam) for physical recovery, one must strictly adhere to the truth for moral well-being. Both are essential for a healthy life.

This expression emphasizes that just as dietary restrictions (pathyam) are essential for medicine to be effective, honesty and truthfulness are essential for words to have value and credibility. It is used to highlight the importance of integrity in communication.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb used to predict weather. A 'Gadiya' is a traditional unit of time equal to 24 minutes. The saying suggests that lightning in the western sky is a reliable sign that rainfall will occur within approximately 4 hours (10 gadiyas). It reflects the ancient wisdom of farmers who relied on natural observations for weather forecasting.

Just as a medicine is only effective when a strict diet (pathyam) is followed, speech only gains value and effectiveness when it is truthful. It emphasizes that integrity is as essential to character as discipline is to health.

This expression emphasizes that truth always triumphs in the end, providing strength and confidence, whereas lies lead to constant anxiety and the fear of being caught. It is used to encourage honesty as a path to a fearless life.

This expression describes a classic 'Catch-22' or a 'double-bind' situation where any choice one makes leads to a disastrous or sinful outcome. It is used when a person is stuck between two equally bad alternatives and there is no way to act without causing harm or committing a mistake.