పిచ్చుకమీద బ్రహ్మాస్త్రం

pichchukamida brahmastram

Translation

Using a Brahma-weapon on a sparrow

Meaning

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone applies excessive force or uses an over-powerful tool to solve a very small and trivial problem. It highlights the absurdity of disproportionate reactions or measures.

Related Phrases

Attacking a sparrow with a Brahmastra. He takes a spear to kill a fly.

This expression is used when someone uses an unnecessarily large amount of force or resources to tackle a very small or insignificant problem. It highlights the lack of proportion between a challenge and the response to it.

There is no turning to a Brahmâstra. Brahmâstra is the fabulous weapon of Brahmâ. Said of anything which is irresistible.

This expression is used to describe a final, ultimate, or most powerful solution/weapon that cannot be defeated or resisted. It refers to an action or argument that ensures certain success and leaves the opponent with no options.

by Lord Brahma, the Creator.

Using a very powerful weapon against a small person. Unnecessary use of strong force.

Golden sparrow

A term used to describe something or someone that is extremely precious, rare, or a person who brings great fortune and prosperity. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to a person with a heart of gold or a highly valuable asset/opportunity.

A Brahmastra (supreme weapon) on a sparrow?

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone uses excessive force, power, or a highly disproportionate response to a very small or insignificant problem. It highlights the absurdity of overreacting to a trivial matter.

Using the sharp Chandra-weapon on a common house sparrow?

This expression is used when someone employs excessive force, power, or a highly sophisticated solution for a very small, insignificant problem or a weak opponent. It highlights the mismatch between the intensity of the action and the simplicity of the task.

Oh Brahmin who brought your own cold rice, please have your meal.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is invited or offered something that they have already prepared or provided for themselves. It highlights a redundant or insincere gesture of hospitality where the host isn't actually providing anything new or helpful.

Is a parrot chick a worthy target for the Brahmastra?

This expression is used to highlight a massive mismatch between a problem and its solution. It suggests that one should not use overwhelming force, extreme measures, or advanced weapons to deal with something small, weak, or insignificant. It is often used to criticize an overreaction or an unnecessary use of power.

Like a palm fruit falling on a house sparrow.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a massive or overwhelming burden, punishment, or disaster befalls someone who is very small, weak, or insignificant. It highlights a complete mismatch in scale, suggesting that the impact is far greater than what the victim can handle or endure.

The weapon of Brahma

Refers to a final, most powerful, and infallible solution to a problem. It is used to describe an ultimate tactic or argument that is guaranteed to succeed when all other options have failed.