ఘంటాకర్ణుడికి అష్టాక్షరి ఉపదేశం చేయబోయినట్టు

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone attempts a grand or ambitious project but, due to incompetence or poor planning, ends up with something very small or insignificant. It highlights failure in scaling or a mismatch between ambition and ability.

This expression refers to a futile effort or an attempt to teach something to someone who is fundamentally opposed to it or unwilling to listen. Ghantakarna was a mythological character who wore bells on his ears to avoid hearing the name of Vishnu. Trying to teach him a Vishnu-related mantra (Ashtakshari) is a metaphor for a wasted effort or a mismatch of audience and message.

Ashṭākshari is a sacred formula used in the worship of Viṣṇu, composed, as the word denotes, of eight syllables ( ఓం నమోనారాయణాయ. ) చ.

This expression is used to describe a sudden and significant loss of wealth, prosperity, or grace from a household or a person. Just as the departure of the Goddess of Wealth implies the onset of poverty or misfortune, it signifies a complete reversal of fortune where a once-flourishing situation turns bleak.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one tries to give advice or teach something to a person who is fundamentally opposed or completely indifferent to it. Ghantakarna was a character who wore bells on his ears to avoid hearing the name of Vishnu; hence, teaching him a Vishnu mantra (Ashtakshari) is a futile effort.

Refers to a state of deep, long, or heavy sleep from which a person is very difficult to wake up. It originates from the Ramayana character Kumbhakarna, who was known for sleeping for six months at a time. It is used to describe someone who sleeps excessively or is extremely lazy.

This expression is used to mock hypocritical people who pretend to be virtuous. It implies that deceitful people (nanganachulu) cannot expect divine wisdom or a change of heart just by making a superficial show of surrender. It is often used to describe situations where people with bad intentions try to appear pious or reformed.

This expression is used when a well-intentioned task or project goes completely wrong due to incompetence or unexpected errors, resulting in something unintended and often ridiculous. It describes a situation where an attempt to create something noble or superior ends up as a mess.

This expression is used to describe a person who is exceptionally charitable or generous. It refers to the legendary character Karna from the Mahabharata, who was known for his 'unwavering philanthropy' and for never refusing a request for help, even at the cost of his own life.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone attempts to do something great or noble, but due to lack of skill or bad luck, the end result is mediocre or a failure. It is similar to the English expression 'The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.' Note: The user provided 'Malli' (Jasmine) or 'Munni', but the standard proverb is 'Muni' (Sage/Ascetic).

This proverb describes a situation where someone tries to escape hard work or a difficult situation only to find themselves in the same or worse conditions elsewhere. Just as a ploughing ox will be used for the same hard labor regardless of the country it moves to, a person's nature or their burden of work often follows them wherever they go.