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In one’s life, health is more essential than material wealth and so it should not be neglected.

This phrase emphasizes that truth and righteousness will ultimately prevail over falsehood. It is often used as a moral guiding principle to encourage honesty and integrity in all aspects of life, regardless of the challenges faced. It is the national motto of India (Satyameva Jayate).

This is a witty Telugu proverb or saying often used to justify a lie or a wrongdoing by attributing it to a higher purpose or a respectable person's suggestion. It plays on the names 'Satyam' (Truth) and 'Bhadram' (Security/Safety), implying that if even a truthful person suggests a lie, it must be for the greater good of one's household or a necessary survival tactic.

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 expression highlights that while money (arthabalam) is powerful, having physical strength, health, or a supportive group of people (angabalam) is often more valuable and effective in achieving goals or overcoming challenges. It is used to emphasize human resources over material wealth.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone derives their strength, power, or confidence from an external source or a superior authority. It implies that a person is acting boldly not because of their own merit, but because of the support or backing they receive from someone more powerful.

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 proverb is used to suggest that stubborn, crooked, or ill-mannered people only learn or change when dealt with firmly or harshly. It implies that soft words do not work on certain characters; they require a 'hard hit' or strong disciplinary action to be straightened out.

This proverb is used to describe situations where a person's power, influence, or success is derived entirely from their current position, office, or environment rather than their innate abilities. It highlights that once removed from that specific context or role, the individual might be powerless.