మంత్రం లేని తీర్థం మరి బుక్కెడు.

This expression emphasizes that living without a sense of purpose, goals, or significance is futile. It is used to suggest that one should strive to make their life impactful or meaningful rather than just existing.

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 suggests that even someone with a bad reputation or poor character can find redemption, purification, or respect when they associate themselves with something great, noble, or divine. It highlights the power of association and the ability of a larger, purer entity to cleanse the flaws of a smaller one.

This proverb describes a situation where someone becomes so accustomed to a life of luxury or ease that they forget their original duties, core responsibilities, or the hard work that defined them. It is used to criticize people who neglect their roots or professions after attaining comfort.

This philosophical expression emphasizes the cyclical and interconnected nature of existence. It suggests that everything that exists occupies space and must eventually conclude, and every start has a preceding cause or source. It is used to describe the continuity of life, the laws of nature, or the inevitability of consequences based on origins.

This proverb emphasizes that every effect must have a cause. Just as a traditional sweet is incomplete without its stuffing and a wedding feels incomplete without music, every event or action in life is inevitably linked to a prior reason or motive. It is used to suggest that nothing happens by pure chance without an underlying reason.

This proverb highlights that certain things are incomplete or lose their essence without their core components. Just as a 'Boore' (a traditional sweet) is tasteless without its sweet filling and a wedding feels dull without celebratory music, any task or entity lacks value if its essential elements are missing.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one encounters a complete setback, total failure, or an unfavorable outcome. Historically, it refers to an astrological belief where traveling in a direction facing a specific star (Sukra/Venus) was considered an ill omen. In modern usage, it signifies facing strong opposition or a disappointing refusal.

This proverb describes a situation where something you were seeking or planning to travel for becomes available to you unexpectedly and effortlessly. It is used when a desired opportunity presents itself right at your doorstep just as you were about to put in effort to attain it.

A thing sought for to come to hand without trouble.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one trip or action serves two purposes: a spiritual or selfless duty and a personal or selfish gain. It is similar to the English expression 'killing two birds with one stone,' but specifically refers to achieving a personal benefit while performing a righteous or necessary task.