ఓంకారము లేని మంత్రము, అధికారము లేని ప్రజ్ఞ

This proverb is used to emphasize that just as a curry is tasteless and useless without spices, a person who does not help others or show kindness is considered worthless in society. It highlights the importance of being helpful and altruistic.

This philosophical expression emphasizes the cycle of life and the law of causality. It suggests that everything that exists has a boundary or conclusion, and every event or start has a fundamental root or origin. It is often used to describe the interconnectedness of time, existence, and the universe.

This expression is used to describe something or someone that has lost its essential power, functionality, or core capability. Just as a machine cannot work without its joints and an elephant is helpless without its trunk, a person or organization becomes useless or ineffective when stripped of their vital strengths or resources.

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 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 emphasizes the importance of elders in a family. Just as a monastery requires experienced spiritual masters (Siddhas) to maintain discipline and guidance, a household needs the wisdom and experience of elders to function properly and maintain traditions.

This expression suggests that self-control and mental mastery are the ultimate spiritual achievements. It implies that for someone who has absolute control over their thoughts and desires, external rituals, religious chants, or complex ceremonies become unnecessary as they have already reached the highest state of consciousness.

This expression refers to a situation that lacks the necessary grandeur, preparation, or essential components despite having the outward appearance of an event. It is used to describe something that is hollow, incomplete, or poorly organized.

This proverb is used to describe people who are inconsistent or unreliable in their speech. Since the tongue is flexible (boneless), it can easily twist the truth, make false promises, or change versions of a story to suit the situation. It serves as a warning not to trust everything someone says blindly.

This expression is used to describe something that lacks structure, logic, or a clear purpose. It refers to a situation, story, or task that is disorganized, incoherent, and makes no sense from the start to the end.