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This expression emphasizes that any reputation, fame, or advantage gained through falsehoods or deceit is temporary. It serves as a warning that once the truth eventually comes out, the false foundation will crumble, and the ill-gotten influence will vanish.

Just as a specific diet (pathyam) is essential for medicine to work effectively, truthfulness is the essential quality that gives value and weight to one's words. It emphasizes that without integrity, speech loses its purpose.

This is a witty Telugu proverb or saying often used to justify a lie or a wrongdoing by attributing it to a higher purpose or a respectable person's suggestion. It plays on the names 'Satyam' (Truth) and 'Bhadram' (Security/Safety), implying that if even a truthful person suggests a lie, it must be for the greater good of one's household or a necessary survival tactic.

This expression emphasizes that following the path of dharma (righteousness) will ultimately lead to success, and that placing faith in the divine is the ultimate path to salvation or protection. It is often used to encourage moral integrity and spiritual reliance during difficult times.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of discipline in health and integrity in character. It suggests that just as one must strictly follow a prescribed diet (Pathyam) for physical recovery, one must strictly adhere to the truth for moral well-being. Both are essential for a healthy life.

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 proverb highlights the importance of integrity and discipline. It suggests that just as ignoring medical dietary restrictions leads to physical suffering, abandoning truth and honesty leads to moral and social consequences. In both cases, the person must face the resulting hardships.

This is a popular Telugu proverb emphasizing that unity is power. It is used to convey that when people work together as a cohesive group, they can achieve tasks that are impossible for an individual. It is equivalent to the English saying 'Unity is strength'.

Just as a medicine is only effective when a strict diet (pathyam) is followed, speech only gains value and effectiveness when it is truthful. It emphasizes that integrity is as essential to character as discipline is to health.

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.