బాల వాక్యం బ్రహ్మ వాక్యం

bala vakyam brahma vakyam

Translation

The word of a child is the word of Brahma (the Creator).

Meaning

This expression implies that children are innocent and pure-hearted, and therefore the words they speak are as truthful and prophetic as the words of God. It is often used to suggest that one should pay attention to the simple, honest observations made by children as they are untainted by deceit.

Related Phrases

The people's voice is the duty.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'Vox Populi, Vox Dei'. It implies that the will of the people or the collective opinion of the public should be considered as a mandate or a call to action. It is often used in political or social contexts to suggest that leaders or individuals must respect and act upon what the majority of people are saying.

A forced priestly meal

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is coerced or pressured into doing something against their will or interest. It originates from the idea of forcing a priest to perform a ritual or partake in a ceremonial meal when they are unwilling or unprepared, implying that the act lacks genuine intent or joy.

Will the writing written by Brahmâ fail ?

This expression refers to the concept of destiny or fate. In Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma writes the destiny of every individual on their forehead. The phrase is used to suggest that what is destined to happen is inevitable and cannot be changed or avoided by human effort.

The word of a child is the word of Brahma

This expression suggests that children are innocent and pure, so their words are as truthful and prophetic as the words of Lord Brahma (the creator). It is used to imply that children often speak the absolute truth without filter or malice.

Kill a cat, kill a Brahman. Doing harm to a cat is considered as sinful as injuring a Brahman.

This is a traditional Telugu saying used to emphasize the gravity of hurting or killing a cat, suggesting it is equivalent to the sin of killing a Brahmin (Brahmahatya Patakam). It is often used to discourage animal cruelty or to mock superstitious beliefs regarding the consequences of accidentally harming a cat.

Turning Thimmi into Bammi and Bammi into Thimmi.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely manipulative or clever enough to distort the truth completely. It refers to the act of misrepresenting facts so convincingly that one thing is mistaken for another, often used in the context of deceptive arguments or 'turning the tables' through verbal trickery.

The word of the people cannot fail to happen

This expression signifies that the collective will or opinion of the people (public opinion) is powerful and will eventually manifest as reality. It is often used to suggest that what the majority believes or says will inevitably come to pass, similar to the concept of 'Vox Populi, Vox Dei' (The voice of the people is the voice of God).

Even Brahma cannot escape or change destiny.

This expression is used to convey that fate or the consequences of one's actions (Karma) are inevitable. It suggests that once a destiny is set, even the creator of the universe (Lord Brahma) does not have the power to intervene or alter the outcome. It is often used when someone faces unavoidable hardships or consequences.

What he says is Vashishtha's dictum.

In Hindu mythology, Sage Vasistha is known for his truthfulness and wisdom. This expression is used to describe a statement that is considered absolutely true, indisputable, or final. It is used when someone's words are taken as the ultimate authority or gospel truth.

The weapon of Brahma

Refers to a final, most powerful, and infallible solution to a problem. It is used to describe an ultimate tactic or argument that is guaranteed to succeed when all other options have failed.