హనుమంతుడు లేని లంకాదహనమా?

hanumantudu leni lankadahanama?

Translation

Is it a burning of Lanka without Hanuman?

Meaning

This expression is used to describe a situation where the most essential person or the main protagonist is missing from an event or project. Just as the burning of Lanka is impossible without Hanuman, certain tasks cannot be completed or are meaningless without the key individual responsible for them.

Related Phrases

An unhappy match.

This expression refers to a union or marriage entered into without the consent or emotional willingness of the individuals involved. It is used to describe a forced relationship or a task undertaken without any genuine interest or passion.

If thrown this way, it is Hanuman; if thrown that way, it is Veerabhadra.

This expression refers to a 'no-win' or 'catch-22' situation where every possible outcome or decision leads to a difficult or aggressive confrontation. It is used when a person is caught between two equally formidable or stubborn options, or when no matter what one does, someone will get angry.

He has no tail, but he is as great a servant (or warrior) as Hanuman.

This expression is used to describe someone who is exceptionally capable, hardworking, or loyal, comparing them to the legendary Hanuman despite lacking the physical attribute (the tail). It is often used to praise someone's strength and dedication.

One must bite/eat black gram on Kanuma day

This is a traditional saying related to the Sankranti festival. Kanuma is the third day of the harvest festival, dedicated to cattle. It is a cultural custom to consume black gram (minumulu) in some form—usually as Vada or Garelu—on this day to ensure health and strength for the coming year.

The scrupulosity of a Śaiva priest. The Tambaḷas are a class of Śûdra priests who wear the sacred thread, and endeavour to observe Brahminical customs. Applied to foolish scruples.

This expression refers to excessive or unnecessary suspicion. It originates from a folklore where a priest (Tambala) remains suspicious of others' intentions even when things are straightforward, leading to self-created anxiety or complications. It is used to describe a person who doubts everything despite having no valid reason.

Doubt is a life-threatening crisis.

This proverb highlights that suspicion or doubt can be as agonizing and dangerous as a fatal illness. It is used to describe situations where a person's constant distrust or lack of faith in someone or something leads to extreme mental agony, ruins relationships, or creates unnecessary complications that feel like a matter of life and death.

What! will you jump before Hanumân ? i. e. Who can jump like the monkey-chief ? Applied to a ridiculous attempt. A D D I T I O N A L.

This expression is used to describe someone who tries to show off their meager skills or knowledge to a master or an expert in that specific field. Since Hanuman is the deity of strength and agility, performing small jumps in front of him is futile and arrogant.

The man who burnt Lankâ is Hanumân.

This phrase is used to give credit to the person who actually performed a task or took a significant action, often used when clarifying roles in a major event or recognizing true bravery and capability.

The burning of Lanka

This expression is used to describe a situation of massive destruction, a major uproar, or a heated argument that results in chaos. It originates from the Ramayana, where Hanuman sets the city of Lanka on fire.

A life without a partner is like a spinning top without a string.

This proverb highlights the importance of companionship. Just as a top cannot be spun or controlled without a string, a person's life is seen as directionless, unstable, or incomplete without a life partner or soulmate to support and balance them.