వజ్రాయుధం

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is given something valuable or sophisticated that they are incapable of appreciating or utilizing. Just as a deaf person cannot appreciate the beauty or social status of fine jewelry because they cannot engage in the auditory world, giving high-quality things to those without the capacity to understand them is a waste. It is similar to the English expression 'casting pearls before swine.'

Just as a rough diamond needs to be polished on a grindstone to reveal its true brilliance and value, a person's intellect must be sharpened and refined through education to reach its full potential. It is used to emphasize that education is essential for mental and character development.

This expression is used when someone consumes or experiences something difficult and manages to handle it without any ill effects. It originates from the story of Sage Agastya, who digested the demon Vatapi to end his terror. In daily life, it is often jokingly or seriously said after a heavy meal or when overcoming a tough situation.

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.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an excessive, overwhelming force or a highly sophisticated tool is used to deal with a very small, trivial, or insignificant problem. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'To use a sledgehammer to crack a nut'.

Vajra or Vajrâyudha is the mythological thunderbolt of Indra.

This proverb highlights that size or appearance does not change the inherent nature or utility of a thing. Just because a swelling (hernia) is large, it cannot be used as a seat, and a simple stick is not comparable to a sophisticated weapon. It is used to mock someone who tries to pretend they are something more important or functional than they actually are, or to point out that a defect, no matter how large, can never be a benefit.

This expression is used when someone employs excessive force, power, or a highly sophisticated solution for a very small, insignificant problem or a weak opponent. It highlights the mismatch between the intensity of the action and the simplicity of the task.

This expression is used to describe a powerful, infallible remedy applied to a severe or unstoppable problem. In Telugu culture, 'Ramabanam' (Rama's arrow) symbolizes something that never misses its mark (here referring to a persistent or lethal ailment), while 'Vajrayudham' (Indra's weapon) represents the ultimate, indestructible cure that can overcome such a formidable challenge.

This expression is used to describe a situation that is physically or logically impossible, or an attempt to fit something massive into an extremely small space. It highlights a massive disparity in scale or a paradoxical scenario.

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.