చిలుకకూన బ్రహ్మాస్త్రమునకు తగునా

chilukakuna brahmastramunaku taguna

Translation

Is a parrot chick a worthy target for the Brahmastra?

Meaning

This expression is used to highlight a massive mismatch between a problem and its solution. It suggests that one should not use overwhelming force, extreme measures, or advanced weapons to deal with something small, weak, or insignificant. It is often used to criticize an overreaction or an unnecessary use of power.

Related Phrases

As if a poor person is accused of killing a Brahmin.

This proverb describes a situation where an unfortunate person is unfairly burdened with an enormous problem or a heavy accusation that they have no capacity to handle or resolve. In traditional contexts, 'Brahmahatya' (killing a Brahmin) was considered the ultimate sin with the heaviest consequences; a poor person facing such a charge would be completely helpless.

Attacking a sparrow with a Brahmastra. He takes a spear to kill a fly.

This expression is used when someone uses an unnecessarily large amount of force or resources to tackle a very small or insignificant problem. It highlights the lack of proportion between a challenge and the response to it.

There is no turning to a Brahmâstra. Brahmâstra is the fabulous weapon of Brahmâ. Said of anything which is irresistible.

This expression is used to describe a final, ultimate, or most powerful solution/weapon that cannot be defeated or resisted. It refers to an action or argument that ensures certain success and leaves the opponent with no options.

Like a donda fruit in a parrot's beak

This expression is used to describe a perfect match or a beautiful combination. Just as the bright red donda fruit (ivy gourd) looks exceptionally striking and harmonious against the green beak and feathers of a parrot, this phrase refers to situations where two things complement each other perfectly, often used to describe a handsome couple.

by Lord Brahma, the Creator.

Using a very powerful weapon against a small person. Unnecessary use of strong force.

Using a Brahma-weapon on a sparrow

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone applies excessive force or uses an over-powerful tool to solve a very small and trivial problem. It highlights the absurdity of disproportionate reactions or measures.

A Brahmastra (supreme weapon) on a sparrow?

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone uses excessive force, power, or a highly disproportionate response to a very small or insignificant problem. It highlights the absurdity of overreacting to a trivial matter.

Sugar for the parrot, sugar for the ant

This expression describes a situation where a single act or resource benefits everyone involved, regardless of their status or size. It signifies impartiality, universal appeal, or a solution that satisfies diverse needs perfectly. In a broader sense, it refers to something being sweet or beneficial to all.

Hesitation is far from liberation.

This expression is used to advise that being overly hesitant or shy (Mogamatam) prevents one from achieving their goals or finding true freedom (Moksham). It suggests that if you are too worried about what others think or too shy to speak your mind, you will never reach your full potential or find peace.

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.