మనసు స్వాధీనమైన ఘనునికి మరి మంత్రతంత్రము లేల

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.

This proverb emphasizes the value of freedom and self-reliance. It states that being independent is a heavenly experience, whereas being dependent on others or living under subjection is as painful and suffocating as a life-threatening crisis. It is used to encourage autonomy and highlight the misery of servitude.

This expression emphasizes that any prayer, ritual, or work performed without sincerity or a focused mind is useless. It is used to point out that devotion or effort is meaningless if it lacks genuine intent or concentration.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the core essence or necessary knowledge of a task is missing, yet one goes through a lot of unnecessary, superficial motions or excessive preparation. It highlights the futility of performing rituals or tasks without understanding their true purpose or possessing the required skill.

* Verbum sat sapienti.

This proverb describes a fickle or judgmental society that labels individuals based on their current actions or whatever role is convenient at the moment. It is often used to highlight how people change their perception or labels for someone based on the circumstances or the specific task being performed.

This proverb highlights that internal secrets or family disputes, when leaked to outsiders, can lead to total destruction. It refers to the Ramayana, where Vibhishana revealing Ravana's secrets led to the downfall of Lanka. It is used to advise people to keep their private matters within the family to avoid external exploitation.

This expression suggests using different approaches for different types of people or situations. It implies that good people should be dealt with through kindness and gifts, while wicked or difficult people must be handled with appropriate force or clever tactics to keep them at bay.

This proverb is used to highlight the absurdity of preparing for an outcome that is impossible or irrelevant due to the absence of the primary cause. Just as a woman without a husband cannot become pregnant and thus doesn't need a midwife, one shouldn't waste resources or worry about processes for a situation that hasn't even begun or cannot occur.

This expression refers to using different strategies to deal with different types of people or situations. It implies that while goodness and devotion (offerings) work for the virtuous, one must use force or clever tactics (incantations/spells) to handle wicked or difficult people. It is similar to the English idea of 'Horses for courses' or 'Speak to someone in the language they understand'.

This expression refers to things that are incomplete or ineffective despite their inherent quality. Just as a mantra is considered spiritually powerless without the 'Om' sound, wisdom or talent is often seen as ineffective or useless in a social or professional context if the person possessing it lacks the authority or position to implement it.