ఆలస్యమైనా అంటుబొడ్డుదాన్నే కనాలి.
alasyamaina antuboddudanne kanali.
Even if it is delayed, one should give birth to a child with an attached umbilical cord.
This proverb emphasizes quality over speed. It suggests that it is better to wait and achieve a perfect or legitimate result rather than rushing and ending up with something flawed or incomplete. It is often used to advise patience in important matters to ensure a successful outcome.
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తన్నే కాలికి రోలు అడ్డమైనట్లు
tanne kaliki rolu addamainatlu
Like a mortar stone getting in the way of a kicking leg.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's attempt to cause harm or act aggressively backfires or meets a solid, painful obstacle. It implies that a person's bad intentions resulted in their own injury or that an aggressive act was immediately met with a harsh consequence.
కిమాలస్యం - అమృతం విషం
kimalasyam - amritam visham
When one said " Kimâlasyam ?" the other replied " Âlasya, Arasasya, Pungasya, Puliyasya, Vêpasya." A learned Paṇḍit once asked, in Sanscrit, an ignorant but witty Village priest who had named an unlucky day for an auspicious ceremony " Why this delay? [in explaining the matter]"; the other replied, punning upon the word Âlasya, " Banyan tree, holy fig tree, Punga tree, Tamarind tree, and Margosa tree." ( The words used are Tamil. ) The Village priest had previously to the disputation agreed with his fellow villagers that the man who spoke most words should be considered the more learned of the two; they therefore thrashed the Paṇḍit and turned him out of their village.
This expression is used to emphasize the importance of acting immediately on a good opportunity or a noble task. It suggests that procrastination or unnecessary waiting can ruin the value of a positive outcome, effectively turning something sweet (nectar) into something harmful (poison).
పడ్డవాడే బిడ్డను కనాలి
paddavade biddanu kanali
The one who suffered (the labor pains) must give birth to the child.
This proverb emphasizes personal responsibility and consequences. It means that the person who takes on a task or undergoes the struggle is the one who must see it through to completion, or that the person who makes a mistake must be the one to face the results.
అంటుబొడ్డు ఆవు, తల ఎద్దుకూ, జారుబొడ్డు చనుకట్టు ఆవుకూ మంచివి.
antuboddu avu, tala edduku, jaruboddu chanukattu avuku manchivi.
A joined navel for a cow, a high head for an ox, and a sagging navel and udder for a cow are good traits.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb used by farmers to identify healthy and productive cattle based on physical traits. It suggests that a cow with an 'attached' or 'joined' navel is auspicious, an ox with a high-held head is strong and hardworking, and a cow with a sagging navel and well-developed udder is likely to be a high milk producer. It is used when evaluating or purchasing livestock.
ఆలస్యం అమృతం విషం
alasyam amritam visham
Delay makes even nectar turn into poison
This expression highlights the importance of punctuality and taking timely action. It suggests that even the best opportunities or benefits can lose their value or become harmful if one hesitates or procrastinates for too long.
ఏ వన్నె సులోచనం పెట్టుకుంటే ఆ వన్నె కనిపిస్తుంది
e vanne sulochanam pettukunte a vanne kanipistundi
Whatever color glasses you wear, that color you will see.
This proverb is used to describe how a person's perspective, bias, or preconceived notions influence how they perceive reality. Just as colored spectacles tint everything you see with that specific hue, your mindset or attitude dictates your interpretation of events or people.
ఆలస్యం అమ్రుతం విషం.
alasyam amrutam visham.
Delay turns nectar into poison.
Opportunity unavailed becomes harmful. One should not delay.
తొందరకి ఆలస్యం మొగుడు
tondaraki alasyam mogudu
Delay is the husband (master) of haste.
This proverb is used to warn that being overly hasty often leads to mistakes or complications that ultimately result in even greater delays. It is similar to the English proverb 'Haste makes waste.'
తన్నే కాలికి రోలు అడ్డమయినట్టు
tanne kaliki rolu addamayinattu
The mortar came in the way of the foot which kicked. A fortunate hindrance in the commission of an act of violence.
This expression is used to describe a situation where a person's attempt to cause harm or act aggressively backfires, causing them more pain or injury than intended for others. It signifies that one's own impulsive or hostile actions can lead to self-inflicted consequences when they encounter a solid, immovable obstacle.
గోరంత ఆలస్యం కొండంత నష్టం
goranta alasyam kondanta nashtam
A fingernail-sized delay causes a mountain-sized loss.
This proverb emphasizes the critical importance of punctuality and timely action. It suggests that even a tiny or negligible delay can lead to catastrophic or massive consequences. It is used to advise someone to be prompt and not to underestimate the risks of procrastination.