వజ్రానికి సాన - బుద్ధికి చదువు

This proverb suggests that certain types of people can only be managed or controlled by specific challenges. Just as a rowdy person is disciplined by a policeman, an uneducated person is often perplexed or 'put in their place' by complex tasks like land surveys or bureaucratic documentation that they cannot comprehend.

This expression is used to mock someone who boasts about having complete knowledge or mastery over a subject, often used in a sarcastic context when the person's actions or actual knowledge suggest otherwise. It highlights overconfidence and pretentious behavior regarding one's learning.

In mythology, it refers to the indestructible weapon of Lord Indra. In common usage, it signifies an extremely powerful, invincible, or ultimate solution/tool used to overcome a major obstacle.

This expression is equivalent to the English proverb 'Diamond cuts diamond.' It is used to describe a situation where a strong or cunning person can only be countered or defeated by someone of equal strength, skill, or intellect. It also suggests that certain complex problems require equally sophisticated solutions.

Just as the quality and quantity of a crop depend on how well the land is plowed, a person's happiness and peace of mind depend on their own wisdom, character, and way of thinking. This proverb is used to emphasize that outcomes are a direct result of one's efforts and internal attitude.

This proverb is used to describe how haste or excessive eagerness can cloud one's judgment. When a person is in a hurry or overly anxious to achieve something, they lose their ability to think rationally and make poor decisions. It is similar to the English proverb 'Haste makes waste'.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person starts making poor decisions or loses their sense of judgment when they are facing a period of misfortune or ruin. It suggests that one's intellect or character often declines when their downfall is near.

This proverb highlights that a person with good character and wisdom will never face downfall or ruin because of their choices. Conversely, a person without wisdom or sense has no restraint, leading to uncontrolled behavior and inevitable trouble. It is used to emphasize the importance of cultivating good judgment.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person starts making poor decisions or thinking negatively when they are going through a bad phase or facing a downfall. It suggests that one's intellect often fails or misleads them when their fortune is at its lowest.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an exceptionally virtuous, talented, or noble person is born to parents of bad character or low merit. It highlights a rare and positive exception in lineage, much like finding a precious gem in an unlikely or unworthy source.