ఘంటాకర్ణునికి అష్టాక్షరి ఉపదేశం చేయబోయినట్లు

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 situation where the resources provided are grossly insufficient for the massive scale of the requirement. Just as a tiny amount of buttermilk cannot satisfy the giant Kumbhakarna (from Ramayana), it refers to a drop in the ocean or a trivial effort for a gigantic task.

This expression refers to a futile effort or wasted advice given to someone who is fundamentally opposed to listening or changing. Ghantakarna was a legendary character who wore bells on his ears to avoid hearing the name of Vishnu. It is used when one attempts to teach something good to a person who is intentionally deaf to it or has a completely opposite mindset.

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 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 situation where a failure or a complex event cannot be blamed on a single factor, but is rather the result of many contributing causes. In the Mahabharata, Karna's downfall was caused by multiple curses, promises, and circumstances happening at once.

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.