అర్తి కలవాడు అరక్షణం ఓపలేడు

arti kalavadu arakshanam opaledu

Translation

One who is in desperate need cannot wait even for half a second

Meaning

This proverb highlights the impatience or urgency felt by someone who is in distress or has a pressing need. It is used to describe situations where a person requires immediate assistance or relief and finds even the slightest delay unbearable.

Related Phrases

A moment of mind, a moment of illusion

This expression describes a person who is fickle-minded or highly unpredictable. It refers to someone whose thoughts, decisions, or moods change instantly, making it impossible to rely on their word or state of mind for more than a moment.

A girl who has come from a rich man's house cannot even look at a Kâkarakâya. Kâkarakâya is the Memordica Charantia. Puffed up with pride.

This proverb is used to describe people who live in luxury or abundance and lose touch with reality or fail to notice small, common, or unpleasant things. It implies that when one is surrounded by riches, they might overlook simple hardships or become indifferent to things that are obvious to others.

A daughter-in-law in a wealthy household cannot see a bitter gourd.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is so overwhelmed by luxury, abundance, or variety that they fail to notice or appreciate simple, common things. It highlights how someone living in extreme plenty might overlook the obvious or the basic necessities because their attention is focused on more extravagant things.

One who exercises authority and one who has only female offspring are easy targets for everyone.

This traditional proverb suggests that a person in a position of responsibility is often criticized by everyone, and historically, a person with only daughters was perceived as vulnerable or lacking support, making both easy targets for public judgment or disrespect.

The protection of the great Râma.

This expression is used to signify divine protection or a strong safeguard. It is commonly used as a blessing for someone's safety, or to describe something that is perfectly secure and beyond harm. It can also be used as a closing statement to wish for ultimate well-being.

Said in cases of absolute want, &c.

Not a penny of income, not a moment of leisure.

This expression is used to describe someone who is constantly busy and working hard but without any financial gain or productive results. It highlights the irony of being extremely occupied while remaining poor or unsuccessful.

The sister is anxious, but there are no signs of the brother-in-law surviving.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person puts in a lot of effort or shows great concern, but the outcome is destined to fail or the situation is beyond repair. It highlights the futility of effort when the core problem is unsolvable.

One moment mind - one moment illusion!

This expression describes the unpredictable and fickle nature of the human mind or behavior. It is used to describe a person who changes their thoughts, opinions, or decisions very quickly, or to illustrate how quickly situations can shift from clarity to confusion.

Employment makes the man ; he is a luckless fellow if he lose it.

While the original proverb 'Udyogam Purusha Lakshanam' emphasizes that work/effort defines a person's character and dignity, this extended humorous or sarcastic version suggests that losing one's job or being unemployed is seen as a flaw or a social stigma. It is often used to highlight the societal pressure regarding employment and financial stability.

If Lakshanam is neglected it becomes Avalakshanam.

This expression means that a small flaw or a lapse in character can turn a virtue into a vice. It is used to caution people that maintaining one's good reputation or quality requires consistency, as even a minor deviation can lead to being perceived negatively.

There is a pun here on the word Lakshanam which as a noun signifies the ' rules of classic composition,' and as an adjective ' handsome.'—Ava- lakshanam means ' ugly,' ' deformed.'