సన్నాయి నొక్కులేగాని సంగీతం లేదు

This expression is used to describe a person who talks a lot about their desires, worries, or goals but fails to take any concrete action or put in the necessary effort to achieve them. It highlights the gap between mere wishing and actual hard work.

This proverb is used to say that mere words, sweet talk, or artistic expressions cannot achieve practical or physical results that require hard work or action. It highlights the difference between theory/art and the practical effort needed to get a job done.

This expression is used to describe something that is inconsequential or trivial. It refers to activities or information that have no significant impact, positive or negative, on a person's life or situation. It is similar to saying something is 'neither here nor there' or 'doesn't make a difference'.

This expression is used to mock a situation where two people with significant flaws or lack of talent start praising each other insincerely. It describes a mutual admiration society between those who are incompetent or unattractive, highlighting the absurdity of their mutual compliments.

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 expression is used to describe something that is completely inconsequential or trivial. It refers to an action or a piece of information that has no positive impact if accepted and no negative impact if ignored. It is often used to dismiss worthless talk or irrelevant activities.

This expression refers to a situation where two different people or groups are working together in an uncoordinated, chaotic, or mismatched manner. It is used to describe a lack of synchronization or harmony in a joint effort.

This proverb highlights the influence of one's environment and upbringing. Kuchipudi is a village famous for its classical dance and music; therefore, the saying suggests that in a place so deeply rooted in art, even the most mundane sounds (like a dog barking) possess artistic quality. It is used to describe a person who is so naturally talented or well-trained that even their casual efforts are impressive.

This proverb describes a situation where one possesses all types of wealth, comforts, and material luxuries, but lacks the most essential or core element that gives meaning to everything else. In a traditional context, it refers to a woman who has everything but has lost her husband (becoming a widow), thus making her material wealth feel empty or useless in social rituals. More broadly, it is used to describe a project or situation that looks perfect on the surface but misses the fundamental component required for success.

This proverb is used to describe tasks or hobbies that are extremely exhausting, time-consuming, or require immense struggle to master. It suggests that learning ancient scriptures (Puranas) takes half of one's life/energy, but mastering music (Sangeetam) demands one's entire life and soul.