ధాష్టీకానికి ధర్మము లేదు, గుడ్డి కంటికి చూపు లేదు.

dhashtikaniki dharmamu ledu, guddi kantiki chupu ledu.

Translation

There is no justice in oppression, and no sight in a blind eye.

Meaning

This proverb is used to describe people who act with arrogance, tyranny, or brute force. It implies that just as it is naturally impossible for a blind eye to see, it is impossible for a person acting out of sheer dominance or malice to follow the path of justice or ethics.

Related Phrases

There is no meaning to an ox's bellows, and there is no sight in a blind eye.

This expression is used to describe a situation or a person's statements that are completely nonsensical or useless. Just as it is impossible for a blind eye to see, it is impossible to find logic or value in certain foolish or irrational arguments.

There is no sense in words of condolence nor sight in a blind eye.

This proverb is used to describe someone who talks incessantly without any logic, substance, or purpose. It compares such senseless chatter to a blind eye, emphasizing that just as a blind eye cannot perform its function of seeing, 'Asodi' (nonsense or idle gossip) serves no functional purpose in communication.

There is no end to religious ceremonies, and there is no find- ing the times [ fixed for the observance of them ].

This expression highlights the cyclical nature of actions and the unpredictability of time. It is used to convey that one's deeds (karma) have continuous consequences and that the future or the timing of events (kala) is never guaranteed or fixed. It serves as a philosophical reminder to be mindful of actions and to respect the uncertainty of life.

The shouts of an Asadi have no meaning, and a blind eye has no sight.

This proverb is used to describe speech or actions that are completely nonsensical or useless. Just as it is impossible for a blind eye to see, it implies that certain talk (historically referring to the loud, rhythmic, but sometimes unintelligible chanting of the Asadi folk performers) lacks substance or logic. It is used to dismiss someone's words as noise without value.

There is no righteousness in tyranny, and there is no sight in a cataract.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is blinded by power or arrogance. Just as a physical cataract prevents a person from seeing the world, an oppressive or tyrannical mindset prevents a person from seeing what is fair, moral, or just. It emphasizes that power-hungry individuals often lose their sense of right and wrong.

There is no waste in charity, and there is no pay for forced labor.

This proverb highlights two contrasting concepts: that giving to a good cause is never a loss or waste of resources, whereas forced labor (vetti) provides no financial reward or compensation to the worker. It is used to encourage voluntary service or charity while acknowledging the exploitative nature of unpaid toil.

There is no greater height than the sky, there is no greater oppression than that of the palace.

This proverb is used to describe the absolute power and authority of the government or those in power. Just as there is nothing higher than the sky, there is no force more dominant or overbearing than the law or the state's authority. It reflects on the helplessness of common people against the might of the ruling establishment.

There is no meaning to fortunetelling words, and there is no sight in a blind eye.

This proverb is used to describe nonsense, gossip, or irrelevant talk that lacks substance or logic. Just as it is impossible for a blind eye to see, it is impossible to find any truth or value in idle chatter or superstitious predictions.

Neither a string nor a top

This expression is used to describe a person who is irresponsible, lacks roots, or has no attachments or accountability. Just as a spinning top cannot be controlled or operated without a string, it refers to someone who is wandering aimlessly or a situation that has no proper foundation or control.

There is no waste in charity, and there are no wages for forced labor.

This proverb highlights two economic truths in traditional society: first, that money spent on charity or righteous causes is never a waste as it earns merit; second, that forced or involuntary labor (vetti) never results in any monetary compensation or earnings for the worker.