రోషంలేని బంటుకు మీసంలేని రాజుకు నష్టమే లేదు.

This proverb suggests that a person who lacks self-respect or a sense of honor is rarely disappointed or deceived because they do not have high standards or expectations to be betrayed. It is often used to criticize someone who lacks the courage to stand up for themselves, implying that while they might stay safe, they lack dignity.

This expression is used to describe a situation that lacks its essential characteristic or spark. Just as a festival feels incomplete without joy and crowds, and music is chaotic without a beat, an event or person lacking their core quality is considered dull and meaningless.

This proverb highlights that certain actions are hollow without the right spirit. Enjoyment (bhogam) is meaningless without true passion or interest (ragam), and giving (eevi) carries no moral value if it doesn't involve some form of personal sacrifice (tyagam).

This proverb serves as a critique of tyrannical or greedy rulers. Just as a vulture preys on the dead or the weak for its own survival, an exploitative king or leader strips the resources and livelihood of his subjects for his own gain, showing no mercy or compassion.

This proverb highlights that certain things are useless or ineffective without their essential qualities. Just as a field cannot yield good crops without fertilizer (nutrients), a river loses its purpose or identity if it has no flow or momentum. It is used to describe situations where a core component is missing, making the whole entity pointless.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is so useless or unhelpful to the family or group that their absence or demise is not felt as a loss. It suggests that when someone contributes nothing and bears no responsibility, their presence is immaterial to the household's stability.

This proverb describes things that are incomplete or lack their essential elements. Just as a sweet 'boore' is tasteless without its sweet filling (poornam) and a traditional wedding feels lifeless without the loud beat of the drum (veeranam), a task or situation is considered hollow or dull if its core component is missing.

This expression highlights the failure of leadership and administration. It describes a situation where those in power are ineffective because the leader lacks the bravery to take action and the advisor lacks the wisdom or foresight to provide proper guidance. It is used to describe a team or organization destined for failure due to incompetence at the top.

This expression emphasizes that true physical or mental strength and bravery stem from inner joy. It is used to suggest that a person's capability and resilience are diminished when they are unhappy or depressed.

This proverb highlights that a leader's lack of competence or qualification often results in subordinates who lack discipline or respect. It is used to describe situations where the quality of leadership directly dictates the poor behavior or performance of those being managed.