బయల చిత్రము వ్రాసినట్లు

bayala chitramu vrasinatlu

Translation

Like drawing a picture on thin air (or space)

Meaning

This expression refers to a futile or impossible task. Just as a painting cannot stay or be visible when drawn on empty space/air, it describes efforts that are wasted, plans that have no foundation, or actions that yield no result.

Related Phrases

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.

If there is a wall you can draw on it.

Health is the primary foundation for any achievement. Just as you need a physical wall to paint a mural, you need a healthy body and life to pursue goals and enjoy success. It is used to emphasize that one's health and existence are the prerequisites for everything else.

Who can erase the writing on the forehead?

This expression refers to the concept of destiny or fate. In Telugu culture, it is believed that one's destiny is written on their forehead by Brahma at birth. The phrase is used to suggest that what is meant to happen will happen, and no human can change or avoid their predetermined fate.

Is the fate of Sitâ to be common to all ? Sitâ the wife of Râma suffered much during the greater part of her life.

This expression is used to describe an unnecessary repetition of a task or providing a long-winded explanation for something that is already obvious. It highlights the absurdity of repeating the same action or information in different contexts where it is not required.

Only if there is a wall, can a picture be drawn.

This proverb emphasizes that health is the foundation for all achievements. Just as a painting requires a physical wall to exist, a person needs good health and a basic foundation to pursue any goals or ambitions in life. It is often used to remind someone to prioritize their well-being or the basics before attempting complex tasks.

Will the one who wrote it then, wipe it off and rewrite it today?

This expression refers to the concept of destiny or 'Brahma Lipi' (the writing of Fate). It suggests that what is destined to happen according to one's karma or fate cannot be changed, erased, or rewritten by anyone. It is used to express resignation toward inevitable life events or to emphasize that one's lot in life is predetermined.

He wrote a script to die right then.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's fate or destiny seems to have been predetermined for an early or sudden end. It is often used when discussing tragic, untimely events or a series of unfortunate circumstances that led to a quick downfall, implying that it was written in their 'karma' or 'fate' (talavrata) to perish or fail at that specific moment.

Should what was written for Sita be written for the whole world?

This expression is used to describe an extremely slow or tedious writer. It implies that the person is taking so much time to write a simple letter or note that it feels as if they are documenting the history of an entire region (Seema). It is used to mock someone's inefficiency or unnecessary delay in completing a simple writing task.

No one can erase what Brahma has written.

This expression refers to the concept of destiny or fate. In Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma is believed to write a person's destiny on their forehead at birth. The phrase is used to suggest that certain events in life are inevitable, predetermined, and cannot be changed by human effort.

Like writing a permission note for Lachi's bangles.

This expression is used to describe an unnecessary or redundant action. It refers to a situation where someone seeks formal permission or documentation for a trivial, everyday matter that doesn't require it, much like someone writing an official note just to buy bangles at a local market.