రోగి కోరిన పత్యమే వైద్యుడు చెప్పాడు

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).

This expression is used to describe a fortunate situation where what a person desires is exactly what is recommended or required. It refers to a win-win scenario where a duty or necessity aligns perfectly with one's personal wishes.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone wants something to happen, and coincidentally, the person in authority or the circumstances also suggest the same thing. It represents a 'win-win' situation or a happy coincidence where one's desires align perfectly with expert advice or necessity.

This proverb is used to highlight that expertise comes from experience, often involving costly mistakes or failures along the way. In a more cynical sense, it suggests that beginners in any profession may inadvertently cause harm while they are still learning their craft.

Said to a bungling tyro. If the doctor cures, the sun sees it ; if he kills, the earth hides it.

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.

This is a sarcastic proverb used to describe an incompetent professional whose actions lead to disastrous results rather than a cure. It specifically mocks a doctor whose treatment is so poor that it kills the patient instead of healing them, sending them straight to the afterlife.

This proverb suggests that practical experience often outweighs theoretical knowledge. An 'old patient' who has suffered through a condition for a long time may understand the nuances of the illness better than a 'new doctor' who has only studied it. It is used to emphasize that lived experience and familiarity provide insights that even a professional might lack initially.

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.

This proverb describes how certain professions benefit from the misfortunes of others. A doctor's income depends on people being sick, and a merchant (Vaishya) profits from scarcity or high prices during a famine. It is used to point out that one person's crisis can be another's opportunity.

This expression is used to describe a situation where what you desire or need happens to be exactly what is recommended or required by circumstances. It signifies a happy coincidence where a duty or necessity aligns perfectly with one's personal wishes.