ఆరంభ శూరత్వం
arambha shuratvam
Heroism at the beginning
This expression is used to describe a person who shows a lot of excitement, energy, and enthusiasm at the start of a task but fails to maintain that momentum or complete it. It refers to someone who is a 'starter' but not a 'finisher.'
Related Phrases
శనేశ్వరుడికి నిద్ర ఎక్కువ, దరిద్రుడికి ఆకలెక్కువ
shaneshvarudiki nidra ekkuva, daridrudiki akalekkuva
Shani (Lord of misfortune) sleeps too much, while the poor man is always hungry.
This expression highlights ironical or unfortunate traits that exacerbate a person's problems. It suggests that just as laziness (excessive sleep) is attributed to Shani, hunger is the constant companion of the poor. It is used to describe situations where people have excessive needs or habits that prevent them from overcoming their difficulties.
ఆర్భాటానికి ఆరు కుంపట్లు, వండడానికి ఒక దుంప లేదు.
arbhataniki aru kumpatlu, vandadaniki oka dumpa ledu.
Six chafing dishes and a fire of roots were the cause of the uproar.
This proverb describes a situation where there is a lot of pomp, show, or preparation, but the actual substance or result is zero. It is used to mock people who make grand arrangements or boast loudly without having the basic resources or achieving any real outcome.
ఆరంభ శూరుడికి ఆర్భాటం ఎక్కువ
arambha shurudiki arbhatam ekkuva
A hero at the beginning has too much pomp.
This proverb describes someone who shows great enthusiasm and makes a lot of noise or display at the start of a task but lacks the persistence or ability to see it through to completion. It is used to criticize people who are 'all talk and no action' or those whose energy fizzles out quickly after a grand opening.
అయినది లేదు కానీ, అహంకారం ఎక్కువ.
ayinadi ledu kani, ahankaram ekkuva.
Nothing has been achieved, but the arrogance is immense.
This proverb is used to describe someone who has no significant accomplishments or status but behaves with extreme pride and ego. It is often applied to people who act superior to others without having the merit or success to back it up.
సాతాని గర్భాధానం
satani garbhadhanam
The Saataani's nuptials ceremony
This expression refers to a situation that is prolonged indefinitely or a process that seems to have no end. It is used to describe a task, event, or project that keeps getting delayed or drags on forever without reaching a conclusion.
జీవం తక్కువ, జీతం ఎక్కువ
jivam takkuva, jitam ekkuva
Life is less, salary is more
This expression refers to a situation where a job or a person involves very little physical effort or productivity, yet receives a high salary or compensation. It is often used to comment on laziness or overpaid positions where the output does not justify the pay.
రోగికి కోపం ఎక్కువ
rogiki kopam ekkuva
A sick person has more anger.
This expression is used to describe how people who are suffering or in a weak state tend to be irritable, impatient, or easily annoyed. It serves as a reminder to be patient and empathetic with those who are unwell, as their physical discomfort often manifests as bad temper.
ఆరంభ శూరత్వము
arambha shuratvamu
Valour in the beginning. Dash, but not steady unflinching courage.
This expression refers to people who show great enthusiasm, energy, and courage when starting a new task or project, but quickly lose interest or give up before completion. It is used to describe a lack of perseverance or 'short-lived zeal'.
ఆరంభ శూరత్వం
arambha shuratvam
Beginning heroism
This expression describes people who show great enthusiasm, energy, and courage at the start of a task but quickly lose interest or give up before completion. It is used to criticize a lack of perseverance or consistency.
దరిద్రుడికి పిల్లలెక్కువ
daridrudiki pillalekkuva
A poor man has many children
This proverb is used to comment on how those with the least resources often face the most additional burdens or responsibilities. Historically, it reflects the observation that poverty and large families often went together, but in a modern context, it is used more broadly to describe a situation where someone who is already struggling is further overwhelmed by more problems.