వజ్రాయుధం వంటి మందు, రామబాణం వంటి రోగం
vajrayudham vanti mandu, ramabanam vanti rogam
A medicine like a thunderbolt weapon for a disease like Lord Rama's arrow.
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.
Related Phrases
కంటివంటి ప్రకాశం లేదు, మంటివంటి ఆధారంలేదు.
kantivanti prakasham ledu, mantivanti adharamledu.
There is no light like the eye, and no support like the earth.
This proverb highlights fundamental truths of existence. It means that physical sight (the eye) is the ultimate source of enlightenment/perception for an individual, and the earth (soil) is the ultimate foundation that sustains all life. It is used to emphasize the importance of vision and the basic necessity of nature.
కన్ను వంటి ప్రకాశం లేదు, మన్ను వంటి ఆధారం లేదు.
kannu vanti prakasham ledu, mannu vanti adharam ledu.
There is no light like the eye, and there is no support like the earth.
This proverb highlights the fundamental necessities of life. It signifies that our eyes are the primary source of vision (enlightenment) and that the earth/soil is the ultimate foundation for all living beings, providing food and stability.
వజ్రాయుధం
vajrayudham
Diamond weapon (or Thunderbolt)
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.
మణిని మణితో కోయవలె
manini manito koyavale
A gem must be cut with a gem
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.
ఊరపిచ్చుక మీద వాడి వజ్రాయుధమా?
urapichchuka mida vadi vajrayudhama?
Is a sharp Vajrâyudha [ to be used ] on a sparrow ?
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.
సిద్ధప్ప వంటి శిష్యుడూ లేడు, బ్రహ్మంగారి వంటి గురువూ లేడు, వేమన వంటి యోగీ లేడు.
siddhappa vanti shishyudu ledu, brahmangari vanti guruvu ledu, vemana vanti yogi ledu.
There is no disciple like Siddappa, no teacher like Brahmamgari, and no yogi like Vemana.
This expression is used to highlight the absolute pinnacle or ideal standard of a specific role. It honors the legendary bond between Guru (Potuluru Veerabrahmendra Swamy) and Shishya (Siddappa), as well as the profound philosophical contributions of Yogi Vemana. It is often cited to emphasize excellence, loyalty, and spiritual mastery.
రాముని వంటి రాజుంటే, హనుమంతుని వంటి బంటు ఉంటాడు
ramuni vanti rajunte, hanumantuni vanti bantu untadu
If there is a king like Rama, there will be a servant like Hanuman.
This expression highlights the reciprocal relationship between a leader and a follower. It suggests that a noble, just, and great leader (like Lord Rama) will naturally inspire and command the absolute loyalty, dedication, and strength of an extraordinary subordinate (like Hanuman). It is used to imply that the quality of a team or worker often reflects the quality of their leadership.
విక్రమార్కుడి వంటి రాజు ఉంటే, భట్టి వంటి మంత్రి అప్పుడే ఉంటాడు.
vikramarkudi vanti raju unte, bhatti vanti mantri appude untadu.
If there is a king like Vikramarka, there will surely be a minister like Bhatti.
This expression highlights the importance of a perfect partnership. It means that a great leader or visionary can only succeed when they have an equally capable, wise, and loyal advisor or assistant. It is used to describe two people who are perfectly matched in intelligence and capability working together.
నరం వంటి వాడికి జ్వరం వస్తే, చేయి జూచినవాడు బ్రతుకడు
naram vanti vadiki jvaram vaste, cheyi juchinavadu bratukadu
If a man made of nerves gets a fever, the one who checks his pulse will not survive.
This expression is used to describe an extremely irritable, short-tempered, or hypersensitive person. It implies that the person is so volatile that even a minor provocation (fever) would cause them to lash out so fiercely that anyone trying to help or interact with them (checking the pulse) would be in danger.
రాముడి వంటి దేవుడు, రావణుడి వంటి రాక్షసుడు లేడు
ramudi vanti devudu, ravanudi vanti rakshasudu ledu
There is no god like Rama, and there is no demon like Ravana.
This expression is used to describe the extremes of character or quality. It highlights that Rama represents the absolute pinnacle of virtue and divinity, while Ravana represents the ultimate level of villainy and ego. In a broader sense, it is used to compare someone to the best or worst of their kind.