తోరణము లేని వీరణము లేని పెండ్లి బాజాలు

This expression describes something that is incomplete or lacks the essential elements that give it character or dignity. Just as a festive house is incomplete without a 'thoranam' (decorative leaf garland) and a musical band feels lackluster without the 'veeranam' (a type of powerful drum), a situation or object is seen as dull or ineffective when its primary decorative or functional feature is missing.

This proverb is used to emphasize that just as a curry is tasteless and useless without spices, a person who does not help others or show kindness is considered worthless in society. It highlights the importance of being helpful and altruistic.

This expression is used to remind someone that starting a process or completing the preliminary rituals does not mean the entire task is finished. It emphasizes that a goal requires consistent effort until the very end, and one shouldn't celebrate or relax prematurely after just taking the first few steps.

This proverb emphasizes that every effect must have a cause. Just as a traditional sweet is incomplete without its stuffing and a wedding feels incomplete without music, every event or action in life is inevitably linked to a prior reason or motive. It is used to suggest that nothing happens by pure chance without an underlying reason.

This expression refers to a job or position that provides no salary, benefits, or basic means of survival. It is used to describe an unrewarding occupation where the effort put in does not yield even the most essential returns.

* Obra feita dinheiro espera.

This proverb highlights that certain things are incomplete or lose their essence without their core components. Just as a 'Boore' (a traditional sweet) is tasteless without its sweet filling and a wedding feels dull without celebratory music, any task or entity lacks value if its essential elements are missing.

This expression is used to describe something that lacks structure, logic, or clarity. It refers to a situation or a story that is incoherent and makes no sense, much like a body without a head/tail or a face without features.

A story without a head. (Greek.)*

This proverb describes things that are incomplete or lack their essential elements. Just as a sweet 'boore' is tasteless without its sweet filling (poornam) and a traditional wedding feels lifeless without the loud beat of the drum (veeranam), a task or situation is considered hollow or dull if its core component is missing.

This expression is used to describe something that lacks structure, logic, or a clear purpose. It refers to a situation, story, or task that is disorganized, incoherent, and makes no sense from the start to the end.

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.