ఆలపాటి కవిత్వం అందులో పైత్యం

alapati kavitvam andulo paityam

Translation

Alapati's poetry, and within it, madness (biliousness).

Meaning

This expression is used to describe a situation where something is already flawed or mediocre, and it is made even worse by additional eccentricities or absurdities. It highlights double-layered nonsense or unnecessary complexity in an already poor piece of work.

Related Phrases

Thinking that poetry is grass, all the donkeys started grazing on it.

This expression is used to criticize people who lack taste or intelligence yet try to consume or critique high art or intellectual work. It implies that when something refined (like poetry) is treated as a common commodity, unqualified people (metaphorically called donkeys) will rush to ruin or disrespect it without understanding its true value.

The acidity (biliousness) won't leave unless one is subjected to fasting

This expression suggests that certain stubborn problems or bad behaviors cannot be corrected through gentle means; they require strict discipline, harsh measures, or a period of deprivation to be resolved. Just as fasting is a traditional remedy for digestive issues, some situations require a 'tough love' approach.

No matter where it is placed, it is a desert

This expression refers to someone who is consistently unlucky or unsuccessful regardless of the field or situation they are in. It describes a streak of bad luck where every venture turns into a failure, much like how nothing grows in a desert.

The insect dies in the same place where it was born.

This expression is used to describe a person who is deeply attached to their place of origin, a specific habit, or a particular situation and remains there until the very end, despite better opportunities or the need for change. It signifies that one eventually perishes in the environment or lifestyle they are accustomed to.

Foolishness is of a thousand kinds, while madness/eccentricity is of ten thousand kinds.

This expression is used to describe the infinite variety of ways people can behave foolishly or irrationally. It suggests that while there are many ways to be silly (vetti), the range of peculiar or eccentric behaviors (paityam) is even greater. It is often used to comment on someone's strange, unpredictable, or nonsensical actions.

The Nambi's poetry and the Thamballa's astrology.

This proverb is used to describe work that is of poor quality, unreliable, or amateurish. It refers to people attempting tasks for which they lack true expertise, resulting in something mediocre or untrustworthy. It is often used to mock someone's superficial skills.

Part [ of the book ] is the poetry of Tâllapâkavâru, the rest is his own rubbish. Said of a man who has spoilt the good work of another.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone takes a classic or well-known work and mixes it with their own unnecessary or nonsensical ideas. It highlights a blend of genuine quality and personal eccentricity, often used to critique someone who is distorting facts or stories with their own imagination.

To a person suffering from excess bile, sugar tastes bitter.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's own bias, negative mindset, or illness prevents them from appreciating something good or truthful. Just as a physical illness can distort one's sense of taste, a mental or emotional prejudice can make a person perceive a good thing as bad.

The one who digs the pit is the one who falls into it.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'He who digs a pit for others falls into it himself.' It is used to describe a situation where someone's malicious plans or traps for others end up causing their own downfall. It emphasizes the concept of poetic justice or karma.

There is no acidity, there is no cold, just throw the heavy blanket over here.

This proverb is used to describe someone who makes excuses to avoid work or pretends to have health issues, but when it comes to resting or enjoying comforts (like sleeping under a warm blanket), they suddenly have no ailments. It highlights hypocrisy or laziness.