అనూరాధలో తడిస్తే ఆడది మగవాడౌతాడు.
anuradhalo tadiste adadi magavadautadu.
If a woman gets wet in the Anuradha (rain), she will become a man.
This is a popular Telugu proverb related to the Anuradha Nakshatram (constellation) during the monsoon season. It is a metaphorical way of saying that the rainwater during this specific period is so strengthening and medicinal that it gives a woman the physical strength and vigor associated with a man. It highlights the perceived health benefits of the first rains of this season.
Related Phrases
కూలికి ఏడిస్తే కొలుకులు తడుస్తాయా?
kuliki ediste kolukulu tadustaya?
If you cry for wages, will the corners of your eyes even get wet?
This proverb describes a situation where someone performs a task or shows emotion without any genuine interest or sincerity, usually because they are doing it purely for money or as a chore. It implies that artificial effort lacks the depth or results of true passion and sincere work.
మిగిలితే మిండడౌతాడు అన్నట్లు
migilite mindadautadu annatlu
If he survives, he will become a paramour.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is overly optimistic about a future benefit while ignoring an immediate, life-threatening, or critical crisis. It originates from a story where a woman, seeing her husband on his deathbed, calculates that if he happens to survive, he will be strong enough to be a lover, instead of worrying about his survival first.
అనూరాధలో తడిస్తే మనోరోగాలు పోతవి.
anuradhalo tadiste manorogalu potavi.
If one gets wet in the Anuradha rains, mental ailments will vanish.
This is a traditional Telugu saying related to astrology and seasonal health. It suggests that rainfall occurring during the 'Anuradha' nakshatra (constellation) has healing properties, specifically for psychological well-being and mental clarity. It is used to highlight the medicinal or refreshing quality of specific seasonal rains.
అనూరాధలో తడిస్తే ఆడది మొగవాడవుతాడట
anuradhalo tadiste adadi mogavadavutadata
If it rains during the Anuradha star period, it is said that a woman becomes a man.
This is a traditional Telugu proverb or folk saying related to agriculture and astrology. It metaphorically suggests that rains occurring during the Anuradha Karti (a specific period in the lunar calendar) are so powerful and life-giving that they can transform the weak into the strong, or more practically, that these rains ensure a bountiful, robust harvest that changes the fortunes of a household.
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.
ఆశ్లేషలో తడిస్తే, ఆడది మొగోడౌతాడు
ashleshalo tadiste, adadi mogodautadu
If one gets drenched during the Ashlesha rain, a woman will turn into a man.
This is a popular Telugu proverb or folk belief regarding the Ashlesha Karti (a specific period in the traditional agricultural calendar). It is a hyperbolic way to describe the intense power and medicinal qualities attributed to the rains during this period. It implies that these rains are so transformative and rejuvenating that they can perform the impossible, like changing one's gender. Practically, it highlights the importance of these rains for health and agriculture.
ఆరుద్రలో తడిస్తే ఆడది మగవాడగును
arudralo tadiste adadi magavadagunu
If a woman gets drenched in the Arudra rains, she will turn into a man.
This is a popular Telugu proverb emphasizing the power and life-giving nature of the first monsoon rains (Arudra Karti). It is not meant to be taken literally, but rather to highlight the immense strength, energy, and fertility the season brings to the earth and living beings. It signifies that even the most delicate can gain immense strength during this auspicious period.
అనూరాధలో అడిగినంత పంట.
anuradhalo adiginanta panta.
In the Anuradha season, the harvest is as much as you ask for.
This is an agricultural proverb related to the 'Anuradha Karti' (a specific period in the traditional lunar calendar). It implies that rainfall and weather conditions during this period are so favorable that farmers will get a bumper crop, fulfilling all their expectations.
తిరిగే ఆడది, తిరగని మగవాడు చెడుదురు
tirige adadi, tiragani magavadu cheduduru
A woman who roams and a man who does not roam are both ruined.
This traditional proverb suggests that a woman's reputation or household suffers if she wanders aimlessly outside, while a man fails in life if he stays idle at home without going out to seek opportunities, work, or social connections. It emphasizes gender-specific social roles common in historical contexts.
కొంగు తడిస్తే చలిగాని కోకంతా తడిస్తే ఏమి చలి
kongu tadiste chaligani kokanta tadiste emi chali
If the hem be wet, cold [ is felt ], but if the whole garment be wet, what cold [ is felt ? ]. 12
This proverb is used to describe a situation where once a person is fully committed to a difficult or risky task, they no longer worry about small setbacks or inconveniences. It is similar to the idea that once you are in deep trouble, minor additional problems don't matter anymore, or 'over head, over ears.'