సింగినాదం లో శృతి లేదు

Used to describe a situation or a story that is completely meaningless, illogical, or a combination of nonsensical things. It refers to 'gibberish' or 'absurdity' where the words or actions have no real connection or significance.

This expression suggests that to truly understand or highlight what is moral and righteous, one must also acknowledge or encounter the base, crude, or immoral aspects of life. It implies that wisdom often comes from experiencing or witnessing the 'raw' realities of the world, or that strict moral lessons often stem from instances of bad behavior.

This expression highlights the defining characteristics of two great Telugu poets and their contributions to art. Kshetrayya is famous for his 'Sringara Padalu' (romantic lyrics) which are so immersive that they lack 'Vairagyam' (ascetic detachment). Conversely, Siddhendra Yogi, the creator of Kuchipudi's Bhamakalapam, uses romance only as a medium for 'Bhakti' (devotion), meaning his work is purely spiritual and lacks worldly eroticism.

This expression is used when something goes beyond its limits or exceeds reasonable bounds, leading to negative consequences. It is often applied to behaviors, jokes, or situations that start off well but become excessive, annoying, or counterproductive because someone didn't know when to stop.

This expression is used to describe someone who lacks any ties, responsibilities, or assets. It often refers to a person who is roaming aimlessly without any sense of direction or accountability, or to a situation that is completely disorganized and lacks a proper basis.

This proverb highlights the difference in life's priorities and behaviors based on one's economic or social status. A person in poverty or misery often has nothing but their sorrow to express, while a wealthy or satisfied person finds beauty and fulfillment in their abundance and family. It is often used to describe how people's external expressions are dictated by their internal circumstances.

This expression is used to describe something that lacks sense, logic, or harmony. Just as a song without a proper scale (shruti) is unpleasant to hear, words spoken without thought or intelligence are useless and irritating. It is often used to dismiss nonsensical arguments or irrelevant chatter.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of wit and timely responses in a conversation. Just as a fort provides grandeur and protection to a settlement, an apt and quick-witted reply enhances the quality and elegance of a dialogue.

This expression is used to describe a situation that is nonsensical, worthless, or a complete waste of time. It refers to a task or a conversation that yields no useful result, often implying that something lacks substance or is a hollow claim.

This proverb is used to describe speech that lacks intelligence or logic. Just as a song without proper scale or rhythm (shruti) is unpleasant to hear, talk that lacks sense or wisdom is useless and annoying to the listener.