ఆడది లేనిది అడవి, మగవాడు లేనిది మఠము
adadi lenidi adavi, magavadu lenidi mathamu
Without a woman it is a forest; without a man it is a monastery.
This proverb highlights the importance of both genders in maintaining a balanced household. It implies that a home without a woman's presence feels wild and disorganized like a forest, while a home without a man feels lonely or austere like a monastery. It emphasizes domestic completeness through partnership.
Related Phrases
వీరణం లేనిది కొలువు కాదు, ఊరణం లేనిది బూరె కాదు.
viranam lenidi koluvu kadu, uranam lenidi bure kadu.
A court is not complete without a war-drum, and a sweet bun (boore) is not complete without soaking.
This proverb emphasizes that certain things are incomplete or ineffective without their essential components. Just as a royal assembly lacks dignity without the sound of the veeranam (drum), a traditional sweet like Boore will not be tasty or soft if the batter/filling isn't soaked or fermented properly. It is used to highlight the importance of fundamental requirements for any task or entity to be successful.
నీకు రానిది, నేను విననిది, లోకంలో లేనిదీ చెప్పమన్నట్టు.
niku ranidi, nenu vinanidi, lokamlo lenidi cheppamannattu.
Like asking to tell something you don't know, I haven't heard, and doesn't exist in the world.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is asked to provide an impossible or non-existent explanation, or when someone is making up blatant lies that defy logic and reality. It highlights the absurdity of a request or a statement.
పిల్లలు లేనిది ఇల్లు కాదు, పిట్టలు లేనిది తోపు కాదు
pillalu lenidi illu kadu, pittalu lenidi topu kadu
A house without children is not a home, and a grove without birds is not a grove.
This proverb highlights the essential elements that bring life and joy to a place. Just as birds are vital for the vibrancy and identity of a grove (orchard), children are considered the soul and joy of a household. It is used to emphasize the importance of children in making a home feel complete and lively.
ఆరగించగా లేనిది అడిగితే వస్తుందా?
araginchaga lenidi adigite vastunda?
Will a man get by begging, what was wanting in the feast ?
This expression is used to signify that if something does not exist or isn't available in the first place, no amount of requesting or demanding will make it appear. It highlights the futility of asking for resources or help from someone who possesses nothing themselves.
కూడు వండని ఆడది, మంచం అల్లని మగవాడూ ఉండరు
kudu vandani adadi, mancham allani magavadu undaru
There is no woman who cannot cook rice and no man who cannot weave a cot.
This traditional proverb highlights the basic, essential life skills that were historically expected of every individual based on their role in the household. It suggests that certain fundamental tasks are so universal that one cannot claim ignorance of them; it is often used to emphasize that everyone should at least know the basics of their responsibilities.
మంచం అల్లలేని మగవాడు, మజ్జిగ చిలకలేని ఆడది
mancham allaleni magavadu, majjiga chilakaleni adadi
A man who cannot weave a cot, and a woman who cannot churn buttermilk
This expression is used to describe individuals who lack the basic, essential skills expected of them in a traditional household. It highlights incompetence in fundamental duties: a man failing at manual labor/repairs and a woman failing at core domestic tasks.
ఉన్నది పోదు, లేనిది రాదు.
unnadi podu, lenidi radu.
That which exists does not leave, and that which does not exist does not come.
This proverb expresses a sense of stoicism or fatalism regarding one's destiny or inherent nature. It means that what is meant to be yours will stay, and what is not destined for you cannot be acquired. It is often used to console someone facing loss or to suggest that some things are unchangeable and predetermined by fate.
లాభం లేనిదే శెట్టి ఏట పడడు
labham lenide shetti eta padadu
Unless there is something to be gained by it, the Śetṭi will not venture into the river.
This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely calculative and never performs an action unless there is a personal benefit or profit involved. It highlights a purely transactional mindset where even a risky or seemingly selfless act is driven by hidden gain.
The Śetṭis and Kômaṭis are very greedy and very cowardly. People do not risk their lives unless they have some great object to gain by it.
మంచము అల్లలేని మగవాడు - మజ్జిగ చిలకలేని ఆడది
manchamu allaleni magavadu - majjiga chilakaleni adadi
A man who cannot weave a cot - a woman who cannot churn buttermilk
This proverb highlights the lack of basic essential skills expected of individuals in traditional roles. It describes a situation where people are incompetent in their fundamental duties, leading to an unproductive or dysfunctional household.
నీకు రానిది, నేను విననిది, లోకములో లేనిది చెప్పమన్నట్టు
niku ranidi, nenu vinanidi, lokamulo lenidi cheppamannattu
Like asking to say something you don't know, I haven't heard, and doesn't exist in the world.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is asked to perform an impossible task or provide information that is non-existent. It highlights the absurdity of a request that defies logic or reality, often used when someone makes unreasonable demands or asks for something completely fictional.