అసాధ్యమనే మాట సత్యహీనులది

This expression refers to the act of discouraging or demoralizing someone while appearing to help them. It originates from the Mahabharata, where King Shalya acted as Karna's charioteer but constantly praised the enemy and undermined Karna's confidence with demotivating remarks. It is used to describe backhanded support or psychological sabotage.

This expression describes a situation where someone is surrounded by immense trouble, pressure, or suffering from all sides. Historically, it refers to a severe form of penance (Panchagni Tapas), but in common usage, it signifies being trapped in an extremely stressful or unbearable environment.

Just as a specific diet (pathyam) is essential for medicine to work effectively, truthfulness is the essential quality that gives value and weight to one's words. It emphasizes that without integrity, speech loses its purpose.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person is surrounded by severe hardships, intense pressure, or inescapable difficulties from all sides. It originates from the 'Panchagni Vidya' or 'Panchagni Deeksha', an ancient penance where a person sits amidst four fires with the sun acting as the fifth above, signifying extreme endurance and being tested by fire.

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 is used to refer to someone who is exceptionally honest and never tells a lie. It is often used sarcastically or ironically to mock someone who is pretending to be virtuous or truthful when they are actually lying.

Used ironically.

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 is used to highlight that a weak or cowardly person will never dare to challenge or face someone far more powerful and majestic. It emphasizes that certain tasks or confrontations require a level of courage and status that a 'jackal-like' person simply does not possess. It is often used to mock someone who talks big but lacks the actual bravery to face a formidable opponent.