మందుకు పథ్యం, మాటలకు సత్యం
manduku pathyam, matalaku satyam
Diet for medicine, truth for words
Just as a specific diet (pathyam) is essential for medicine to work effectively, truthfulness is the essential quality that gives value and weight to one's words. It emphasizes that without integrity, speech loses its purpose.
Related Phrases
అసాధ్యమనే మాట సత్యహీనులది
asadhyamane mata satyahinuladi
The word 'impossible' belongs to those who lack truth (or strength).
This expression is used to emphasize that nothing is impossible for those who are truthful, courageous, or determined. It suggests that labeling something as impossible is a sign of weakness or a lack of integrity, encouraging persistence and self-confidence instead.
సత్యమే జయం
satyame jayam
Truth alone triumphs
This phrase emphasizes that truth and righteousness will ultimately prevail over falsehood. It is often used as a moral guiding principle to encourage honesty and integrity in all aspects of life, regardless of the challenges faced. It is the national motto of India (Satyameva Jayate).
పథ్యం చెడరాదు, సత్యం తప్పరాదు
pathyam chedaradu, satyam tapparadu
Dietary discipline should not be spoiled, truth should not be forsaken.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of discipline and integrity in one's life. It suggests that just as maintaining a strict diet is essential for physical health, adhering to the truth is essential for moral health. It is used to advise someone to remain committed to their principles and health habits regardless of temptations.
పత్యం చెడరాదు, సత్యం తప్పరాదు.
patyam chedaradu, satyam tapparadu.
Dietary discipline should not be spoiled, truth should not be failed.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of discipline in health and integrity in character. It suggests that just as one must strictly follow a prescribed diet (Pathyam) for physical recovery, one must strictly adhere to the truth for moral well-being. Both are essential for a healthy life.
శల్య సారథ్యం
shalya sarathyam
The charioteership of Shalya
This expression is used to describe a person who provides demoralizing advice or works to discourage their own team from within. In the Mahabharata, Shalya served as Karna's charioteer but used the opportunity to constantly insult and demotivate him to aid the Pandavas. It represents psychological sabotage or negative guidance.
మందుకు పత్యం, మాటకు సత్యం
manduku patyam, mataku satyam
Diet for medicine, truth for words
This expression emphasizes that just as dietary restrictions (pathyam) are essential for medicine to be effective, honesty and truthfulness are essential for words to have value and credibility. It is used to highlight the importance of integrity in communication.
నేను మందు తింటా, నీవు పథ్యం ఉండు అన్నట్లు
nenu mandu tinta, nivu pathyam undu annatlu
Like saying 'I will take the medicine, you follow the dietary restrictions'
This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person expects another to bear the burden or follow the rules for a benefit they themselves seek. It highlights the absurdity of expecting results without personal effort or sacrifice, or shifting one's responsibilities onto others.
మందుకు పథ్యం మాటకు సత్యం
manduku pathyam mataku satyam
Diet for medicine, truth for speech
Just as a medicine is only effective when a strict diet (pathyam) is followed, speech only gains value and effectiveness when it is truthful. It emphasizes that integrity is as essential to character as discipline is to health.
సత్యమే జయం అసత్యమే భయం
satyame jayam asatyame bhayam
Truth is victory, falsehood is fear
This expression emphasizes that truth always triumphs in the end, providing strength and confidence, whereas lies lead to constant anxiety and the fear of being caught. It is used to encourage honesty as a path to a fearless life.
శల్య సారథ్యము
shalya sarathyamu
Like the driving of Śalya. Śalya, king of Madra having undertaken to drive the chariot of Karna continually endeavoured to dishearten him. (See Karna Parva of the Mahâbhârata). A faithless ally.
Derived from the Mahabharata, this expression refers to providing discouraging or demoralizing advice instead of support. It is used to describe a situation where someone who is supposed to help actually undermines your confidence through constant criticism or negative remarks.