ఆడదాన్ని చూచినా, అర్థాన్ని చూచినా బ్రహ్మకైనా పుట్టుణిమ్మ తెగులు.
adadanni chuchina, arthanni chuchina brahmakaina puttunimma tegulu.
Upon seeing a woman or wealth, even Lord Brahma is afflicted by the rot.
This proverb highlights the power of temptation. It suggests that the lure of beauty (lust) and money (greed) is so strong that it can compromise the integrity or stability of even the most enlightened or divine beings like Brahma. It is used to caution that everyone is susceptible to these worldly distractions.
Related Phrases
మానును చూచేవా, మానును పట్టిన భూతాన్ని చూచేవా?
manunu chucheva, manunu pattina bhutanni chucheva?
Will you look to the tree or the devil which has possessed the tree? You must pay respect even to a low fellow in power, because of his influence with those in authority.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is so overwhelmed by fear, obsession, or a specific problem that they fail to see the reality of the situation. It implies that a person is focusing on a perceived threat or an illusion rather than the actual object or facts in front of them.
గుర్రాన్ని చూసి కుంటనారంభించినట్లు
gurranni chusi kuntanarambhinchinatlu
Like starting to limp after seeing a horse.
This expression is used to describe a person who foolishly tries to imitate someone else's superior speed or ability, but ends up failing miserably or making a mockery of themselves. It highlights the irony of trying to match a horse's gallop by limping.
మొగుడిని చూస్తే దండుగ, మిండని చూస్తే పండుగ
mogudini chuste danduga, mindani chuste panduga
Seeing the husband is a waste, seeing the lover is a festival.
This is a bold, satirical proverb used to describe a person who neglects their duties or legitimate relationships (like a husband) in favor of forbidden or exciting external attractions (like a lover). It is used to mock people who find no value in the things they already possess but are overjoyed by things that are fleeting or improper.
తిప్పులాడీ మా అప్పను చూచినావా, తీర్థంలో మా బావను చూచినావా?
tippuladi ma appanu chuchinava, tirthamlo ma bavanu chuchinava?
Well, you affected creature, did you see my sister? Did you see my brother-in-law at the festival? An affected woman sees no one but herself.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is asking the wrong people for information or help. It mocks the absurdity of asking a busy person in a crowded place (like a pilgrimage) or a distracted person (a flirt) for specific details they wouldn't know. It highlights a lack of common sense in seeking assistance.
బ్రహ్మకైనా పుట్టు రిమ్మ తెగులు
brahmakaina puttu rimma tegulu
Even Brahma is subject to the disease of desire/obsession.
This expression means that no one is immune to mistakes, obsessions, or the flaws of nature, regardless of their status or wisdom. 'Rimma Tegulu' refers to a persistent madness or an uncontrollable urge. It is used to suggest that even the most powerful or enlightened beings can succumb to certain weaknesses or complications.
రోటిని చూచి పాట పాడాలి.
rotini chuchi pata padali.
One should sing the song after seeing the mortar.
This proverb emphasizes situational awareness and appropriateness. It suggests that one's actions, words, or efforts should be tailored to the specific circumstances or the tools at hand, similar to the English expression 'To suit the action to the word.'
తల్లిని చూచి పిల్లనూ, పాడిని చూచి బర్రెనూ తీసుకోవలెను
tallini chuchi pillanu, padini chuchi barrenu tisukovalenu
Look at the mother before you take the daughter; see how much milk the buffalo gives before you buy her.
This proverb suggests that the character and qualities of a person are often inherited or influenced by their upbringing and ancestry. It is commonly used in the context of marriage or forming long-term alliances, implying that observing the parents (background) provides a reliable preview of the individual's nature.
బ్రహ్మకూ పుట్టుతున్నది రిమ్మ తెగులు
brahmaku puttutunnadi rimma tegulu
Brahma himself becomes enamoured.
This expression is used to convey that nobody is perfect or immune to troubles, not even the most powerful or knowledgeable beings. It highlights that everyone, regardless of their status or wisdom, has their own weaknesses, flaws, or moments of confusion.
గరుత్మంతుణ్ని చూచిన పాము వలె
garutmantunni chuchina pamu vale
Like a snake seeing Garutmat. Garutmat or Garuda ( No. 751 ) was "the king of the feathered tribes, and the remorseless enemy of the serpent race." ( Vishṇu Purāṇa—Wilson's trans. )
This expression is used to describe someone who is suddenly paralyzed by extreme fear or becomes completely submissive and silent in the presence of a powerful authority figure or enemy. Garuda is the mythical eagle and the natural predator of snakes, so a snake becomes helpless upon seeing him.
* विनतायाश्च पुत्रौ द्वौ विख्यातौ गरुडारुणौ । सुपर्णः पततां श्रेष्ठो दारुणः पद्मगाशनः ॥
ఆడది చూసిన చేపల గుంటకు, మగవాడు చూసిన కందుల కళ్ళానికి వెళ్ళకూడదు.
adadi chusina chepala guntaku, magavadu chusina kandula kallaniki vellakudadu.
Do not go to a fish pond noticed by a woman, nor to a pigeon pea threshing floor noticed by a man.
This traditional proverb suggests that certain tasks or resources are best managed by those who have a keen eye for them. A woman is believed to be very efficient at spotting and gathering small resources like fish from a pond, leaving nothing behind. Similarly, a man is believed to be thorough in harvesting or guarding a threshing floor. It is used to describe situations where a resource has been so thoroughly picked over or managed by an expert that nothing remains for others.