ఆరుగురి బత్తెం ముగ్గురు తిన్నారు, అమ్మ వచ్చి అందలంలో కూర్చున్నది, ఎవరు మోస్తారో మోయండి.
aruguri battem mugguru tinnaru, amma vachchi andalamlo kurchunnadi, evaru mostaro moyandi.
Three people ate the rations of six, the mother came and sat in the palanquin, now whoever wants to carry it, carry it.
This expression refers to a situation where resources have been depleted by a few, and a heavy burden or responsibility is suddenly imposed on others. It is used to describe mismanagement or scenarios where the people who benefited leave the hard work or consequences to those who had no part in the enjoyment. It highlights a state of chaotic irresponsibility and the unfair distribution of labor.
Related Phrases
ముగ్గురిని కూర్చెరా మూల దేవుడు
muggurini kurchera mula devudu
Alas! God has collected three of us. Said by one of a number of helpless people.
This expression refers to the divine trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) or more commonly in a social context, it refers to the destiny or 'unavoidable union' of people or events. It is often used to signify that certain relationships, groups, or life situations are orchestrated by a higher power or fate and cannot be easily undone.
ముగ్గురి మధ్య ముంత దాగదు
mugguri madhya munta dagadu
The large pot disappeared in the midst of three. i. e. it could not possibly be carried off from the midst of a number of people without some one perceiving it.
This proverb is used to convey that a secret or a piece of information cannot remain hidden for long when more than two people are involved. It emphasizes that the more people who know a secret, the higher the likelihood of it being leaked or discovered.
దోవలో కూర్చుండి దొబ్బులు తిన్నట్టు.
dovalo kurchundi dobbulu tinnattu.
Sitting in the middle of the road and being abused by every passer by.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone knowingly puts themselves in a problematic or crowded spot and then complains about the inevitable negative consequences or criticism they receive.
అందరూ అందలము ఎక్కితే మోసేవారు ఎవరు?
andaru andalamu ekkite mosevaru evaru?
If everyone climbs into the palanquin, who will be there to carry it?
This proverb is used to highlight the necessity of a division of labor. It means that in any society or project, everyone cannot be a leader or enjoy high status simultaneously; some people must perform the actual work or supportive tasks for the system to function. It is often used when everyone wants to be the boss but no one wants to do the work.
కుక్కను అందలములో కూర్చుండబెట్టిన, అమేధ్యమును చూచి దిగవురికినట్లు
kukkanu andalamulo kurchundabettina, amedhyamunu chuchi digavurikinatlu
If you seat a dog in a palanquin, it will still jump down at the sight of filth.
This proverb is used to describe a person who cannot change their inherent base nature or low-minded habits, no matter how much wealth, status, or dignity is bestowed upon them. It highlights that external elevation does not change internal character.
ఏమయ్యా మావారు బాగున్నారా అంటే అమ్మా బాగానే ఉన్నారు, విత్తనాలు, వడ్లు తింటున్నారు. దాపుడు బట్టలు కడుతున్నారు అన్నాడట.
emayya mavaru bagunnara ante amma bagane unnaru, vittanalu, vadlu tintunnaru. dapudu battalu kadutunnaru annadata.
When a woman asked, 'Sir, is my husband doing well?', the man replied, 'Yes mother, he is doing well; he is eating the seeds and grains meant for sowing, and he is wearing the funeral clothes.'
This satirical proverb describes a situation where someone is outwardly claimed to be 'doing well' while actually being in a state of utter ruin or misery. It is used to mock people who try to paint a positive picture of a disastrous situation, or to describe someone who is surviving by consuming their future resources (seeds) and dignity (funeral clothes).
అందరూ అందలం ఎక్కితే, మోసేవారు ఎవరు?
andaru andalam ekkite, mosevaru evaru?
If all get into the palankin, who will be the bearers ? You a lady, I a lady, who is to drive out the sow? (Ollician.)
This proverb highlights the necessity of a social hierarchy and division of labor. It implies that if everyone wants to be the leader or hold a position of comfort and authority, no one will be left to do the actual work. It is used when everyone in a group expects to be served or wants a high-status role without contributing effort.
ఆరుగురు బిడ్డల తల్లికి ముగ్గురు బిడ్డల తల్లి ముక్కు నేర్పిందట
aruguru biddala talliki mugguru biddala talli mukku nerpindata
The mother of three children supposedly taught how to blow her nose to the mother of six children.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where an inexperienced person tries to give advice or instructions to someone who is much more experienced and knowledgeable in that specific field. It highlights the irony of a novice teaching a veteran.
అందరూ అందలమెక్కితే మోసేవాళ్ళెవరు?
andaru andalamekkite mosevallevaru?
If everyone sits in the palanquin, who will carry it?
This proverb highlights the necessity of a social hierarchy or division of labor. It is used to point out that not everyone can be a leader or a boss; for a task or society to function, some people must perform the actual labor. It is often said when everyone wants to enjoy privileges or give orders without anyone willing to do the hard work.
కుక్కను అందలములో కూర్చుండ పెట్టితే, అమేధ్యము చూచి దిగ వురికినది.
kukkanu andalamulo kurchunda pettite, amedhyamu chuchi diga vurikinadi.
When they seated the dog in a palanquin, it saw filth and jumped down and ran to it.
This proverb implies that no matter how much you try to elevate someone's status or provide them with luxury, their innate nature or low character will eventually reveal itself. It is used to describe situations where a person reverts to their base habits despite being given a position of dignity.
Mean persons although exalted will not give up their low habits. Crooked by nature is never made straight by education. " Set a frog on a golden stool, and off it hops again into the pool." (German.)*