స్వతంత్రము స్వర్గలోకము, పరతంత్రము ప్రాణసంకటము.

What is a trivial amusement or a sport for one person might be a matter of life and death or a serious struggle for another. It is used to describe situations where someone's casual actions cause severe distress or harm to someone else.

This refers to a situation when a powerful person/power attacks a weak person/power for self-glorification. It may be merely a (power)game for the powerful, but it will be a question of life and death for the weak.

Refers to a state of being stuck in a middle ground or a dilemma where one is neither here nor there. It originates from the mythological story of King Trishanku who was suspended between Earth and Heaven. It is used to describe situations involving uncertainty, being caught between two choices, or being in a state of limbo.

This expression describes a state of extreme contentment or delusion where one views their humble or limited surroundings as grand and magnificent. It is often used to describe a person who is so satisfied with their small world that they imagine it to be a paradise or a kingdom.

This expression suggests that self-control and mental mastery are the ultimate spiritual achievements. It implies that for someone who has absolute control over their thoughts and desires, external rituals, religious chants, or complex ceremonies become unnecessary as they have already reached the highest state of consciousness.

This proverb describes a situation where one person's amusement or casual action causes extreme suffering or danger to another. It is used to highlight the power imbalance and lack of empathy in certain interactions, reminding people that what is 'just fun' for one might be a matter of survival or deep distress for another.

This proverb highlights that suspicion or doubt can be as agonizing and dangerous as a fatal illness. It is used to describe situations where a person's constant distrust or lack of faith in someone or something leads to extreme mental agony, ruins relationships, or creates unnecessary complications that feel like a matter of life and death.

This proverb emphasizes the essential quality that gives value or 'life' to certain things. It teaches that a word is only meaningful if it is true, a person's character is defined by their dignity and honor, and a document or letter only gains legal or formal validity through a signature.

This proverb satirically describes a person who pretends to surrender everything to a teacher or mentor but remains deeply attached to their physical comforts and material possessions. It is used to mock hypocritical devotion or someone who talks about sacrifice but keeps the most important resources for themselves.

This expression refers to things that are incomplete or ineffective despite their inherent quality. Just as a mantra is considered spiritually powerless without the 'Om' sound, wisdom or talent is often seen as ineffective or useless in a social or professional context if the person possessing it lacks the authority or position to implement it.