తీతువు పిట్ట రాయబారం

This expression is used to describe a contribution or an addition that is so insignificantly small compared to the vastness of the whole that it makes no difference at all. It is similar to the English idiom 'A drop in the bucket'.

This proverb describes a situation where a third party takes advantage of a conflict between two people. Instead of resolving the issue fairly, the mediator benefits themselves at the expense of both disputing parties, much like a cat eating the birds it was supposed to mediate for.

This expression is used to describe a scene or situation that is aesthetically pleasing, poetic, and harmonious. It refers to the romanticized roles of birds in classical literature—the swan (hamsa) acting as a messenger between lovers and the cuckoo (kokila) providing sweet music for a gathering or feast. It is often used to characterize sophisticated conversations or artistic events.

This expression refers to an unsuccessful, unnecessary, or annoying mediation attempt by someone who lacks the status or capability to resolve a conflict. It is used when an insignificant person tries to intervene in a matter between two powerful parties, often making the situation more complicated or irritating rather than resolving it.

This expression is used to indicate that there is no point in trying to settle a matter through private mediation or secret diplomacy once it has become a matter of public knowledge and debate. It suggests that once a dispute is out in the open, formal negotiations lose their purpose.

This proverb is used to point out the futility of trying to keep something confidential or settle matters through diplomacy once the issue has already become public knowledge or a matter of open debate. It suggests that once a conflict is out in the open, private mediation is no longer effective or relevant.

Refers to a negotiation or mediation effort that is intended to fail or is destined to be unsuccessful. In the Mahabharata, Sanjaya was sent by Dhritarashtra to the Pandavas with a peace proposal that was actually designed to favor the Kauravas and discourage war without offering justice, leading to inevitable failure.

* A fripon fripon et demi,

This proverb describes a situation where an insignificant or weak person tries to intervene or mediate in a massive conflict between powerful entities. It highlights the futility and potential danger of someone overstepping their capacity or influence.

This proverb is used when two parties in a dispute seek help from a third party who ends up exploiting the situation for their own benefit, causing both original parties to lose everything. It is a cautionary saying about trusting an untrustworthy mediator.

This expression is used to suggest that there is no need for a mediator or a formal letter when the concerned parties are directly in front of each other. It emphasizes direct communication over indirect methods.