అధికభాషణంబు లాయాసదములు
adhikabhashanambu layasadamulu
Excessive speaking causes weariness.
This expression suggests that talking too much is tiring and counterproductive. It is used to advise someone to be brief, concise, and mindful of their words, as excessive chatter often leads to exhaustion or unnecessary trouble.
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మాసములు ఉండడము
masamulu undadamu
Having months
This expression is used to indicate that a woman is in the advanced stages of pregnancy, literally meaning that several months of the pregnancy have passed and she is nearing full term.
నంబి పెట్టినదే ప్రసాదము
nambi pettinade prasadamu
What the priest gives is sacred.
This proverb is used to indicate that when you are dependent on someone or when something is offered by an authority, you must accept it without question or complaint. It suggests that one should be content with what is given in certain situations, similar to how a devotee accepts whatever 'Prasadam' the priest (Nambi) distributes, regardless of its quantity or quality.
మనసులేని వాని మంత్రంబు లేలయా
manasuleni vani mantrambu lelaya
Why bother with the chants of one whose heart is not in it?
This expression emphasizes that any prayer, ritual, or work performed without sincerity or a focused mind is useless. It is used to point out that devotion or effort is meaningless if it lacks genuine intent or concentration.
అధిక ఆషాఢం
adhika ashadham
An intercalary Âshâḍha. The month Âshâḍha corresponds with June—July. Said by a man when excusing himself for not observing the rules of the house in which he was staying.
This expression is used to describe a situation where there is an unnecessary or redundant addition to an already problematic or complicated situation. In the Hindu lunar calendar, an 'Adhika Masam' (extra month) can sometimes be Ashadha; figuratively, it refers to something surplus, unwanted, or a delay that complicates matters.
పరసతి గమనంబు ప్రత్యక్ష నరకంబు
parasati gamanambu pratyaksha narakambu
Pursuing another's wife is hell on earth.
This expression is used to convey that adultery or having an illicit relationship with another person's spouse leads to immediate misery, social disgrace, and moral downfall, equating the consequences to experiencing hell while still alive.
నంబి పెట్టిందే ప్రసాదం
nambi pettinde prasadam
What the priest serves is the sacred offering.
This expression is used to describe a situation where one has no choice but to accept whatever is given or decided by an authority figure. It implies that regardless of the quality or quantity, one must be content with what is offered because they are not in a position to demand more or question the source.
నంబి పెట్టినదే ప్రసాదం
nambi pettinade prasadam
Whatever the priest serves is the sacred offering.
This expression implies that one must accept whatever is given by a person in authority or a provider, without questioning the quality or quantity. It is used in situations where a person has no choice but to be satisfied with what is offered to them.
భిక్షాధికారికి లక్షాధికారికి ఎందుకు పోలిక?
bhikshadhikariki lakshadhikariki enduku polika?
Why compare a beggar with a millionaire?
This expression is used to highlight a vast disparity or mismatch between two people, situations, or objects. It suggests that it is illogical or unfair to compare things that are fundamentally different in status, quality, or scale.
విత్తనంబు మొదటి వృక్షంబునకు నెంత
vittanambu modati vrikshambunaku nenta
How small is the seed compared to the first tree?
This expression refers to the humble beginnings of something that eventually becomes grand or vast. It is used to signify that great results often arise from very small origins, emphasizing that size at the start does not determine final potential.
దర్శనంబు లారు దైవంబు ఒకటి.
darshanambu laru daivambu okati.
Philosophies are six, but God is one.
This expression highlights the concept of 'unity in diversity' within spiritual paths. It refers to the Shat-Darshanas (six schools of Indian philosophy) and explains that while there may be various methods, perspectives, or intellectual paths to reach the divine, the ultimate truth or God remains a single entity. It is used to promote religious tolerance and philosophical harmony.