అరుంధతి కనబడలేదంటే ఆరువేల అప్పు కనిపించిందా అన్నట్టు
arundhati kanabadaledante aruvela appu kanipinchinda annattu
When someone said they couldn't see the Arundhati star, another asked if they could see their six thousand debt instead.
This proverb is used to describe a person who is overly preoccupied with their own troubles or financial burdens. While others are looking at something auspicious or subtle (like the Arundhati star during a wedding), this person can only focus on their overwhelming problems. It mocks the tendency of some people to bring up their personal grievances or debts in completely unrelated or positive situations.
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అతుకు కనిపించదు అల్లుడా అంటే, కుంపటి కనుపించదు మామా అన్నాడట.
atuku kanipinchadu alluda ante, kumpati kanupinchadu mama annadata.
When the father-in-law said 'The patch is not visible, son-in-law', the son-in-law replied 'The furnace is not visible, father-in-law'.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people are equally matched in their cunning, wit, or flaws. It illustrates a 'tit-for-tat' scenario where one person tries to point out a subtle mistake or hide something, only for the other person to point out an even bigger or equally relevant issue. It signifies that one cannot easily fool someone who is just as smart or experienced as they are.
అప్పిగా చెప్పులెక్కడరా అంటే ఆకాశాన కనపడలేదన్నాట్ట
appiga cheppulekkadara ante akashana kanapadaledannatta
When asked, 'Appiga, where are your slippers?', he replied, 'They are not visible in the sky'.
This proverb is used to describe a person who gives completely irrelevant or absurd answers to simple questions, often to evade a topic or due to sheer ignorance/absent-mindedness. It mocks someone looking for things in the most unlikely places or diverting a conversation with nonsense.
ఆరు దుక్కల వర్షం కురిస్తే ఆరువేల కప్పలు అరుస్తాయట
aru dukkala varsham kuriste aruvela kappalu arustayata
If it rains enough to soak six furrows, six thousand frogs will croak.
This proverb highlights how nature responds in abundance when favorable conditions are met. It is used to describe situations where a small but significant positive event triggers a large-scale, noticeable reaction or celebration. It also implies that when wealth or opportunities arrive, many people will suddenly appear to participate or take advantage of the situation.
అరుంధతీ గిరుంధతీ కనపడుట లేదు కానీ, ఆరువందల అప్పు మాత్రం కనపడుతున్నది.
arundhati girundhati kanapaduta ledu kani, aruvandala appu matram kanapadutunnadi.
Arundhati star is not visible, but the six hundred debt is certainly visible.
This proverb describes a situation where a person is so overwhelmed by financial burdens or practical troubles that they cannot focus on spiritual or auspicious things. In Telugu weddings, looking at the Arundhati star is a sacred tradition; this saying mocks a person who, instead of focusing on the ritual, is distracted by the debt incurred for the wedding.
అరుంధతీ కనపడదు, అధ్వాన్నమూ కనపడదు, అరవై వరహాల అప్పు మాత్రము కనపడుతున్నది.
arundhati kanapadadu, adhvannamu kanapadadu, aravai varahala appu matramu kanapadutunnadi.
I can't see the star Arundhati, botheration take it! I can see nothing but a debt of sixty pagodas. Said by a man who had got over head and ears in debt for his marriage, when the priest pointed out the propitious star.
This proverb is used to describe a person who is so overwhelmed by their financial troubles or immediate material problems that they cannot focus on spirituality, beauty, or traditional rituals. 'Arundhati' refers to the star often pointed out during weddings as a symbol of virtue; here, it signifies spiritual or higher pursuits that are ignored due to the crushing weight of debt.
కలలో కనిపించింది కోట, ఇలలో దొరికింది గొయ్యి
kalalo kanipinchindi kota, ilalo dorikindi goyyi
A castle appeared in the dream, but a pit was found on the earth.
This proverb describes a situation where one's high expectations or grand dreams contrast sharply with a harsh or disappointing reality. It is used when someone's lofty plans result in a complete failure or when real-life outcomes are the opposite of what was envisioned.
మాదాకవళమమ్మా అంటే, మా యింటాయన నీకు కనిపించలేదా అన్నదట.
madakavalamamma ante, ma yintayana niku kanipinchaleda annadata.
When asked for a handful of food (alms), she replied, 'Didn't you see my husband?'
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone gives an irrelevant or evasive answer to a simple request to avoid helping. It mocks the behavior of someone making excuses by pointing to another person (usually a spouse or authority figure) as the reason for their inability or refusal to act.
ఆరు నెలలకు చచ్చేవాడికి అరుంధతి కనపడదు.
aru nelalaku chachchevadiki arundhati kanapadadu.
A person who is going to die in six months cannot see the Arundhati star.
This proverb is used to describe a person whose judgment or perception is clouded when they are facing an impending downfall or crisis. In Indian tradition, the inability to see the Arundhati star was historically believed to be a bad omen regarding one's lifespan. Metaphorically, it refers to someone who is unable to see reason, truth, or obvious signs of danger because their time or luck has run out.
కళ్ళు రెండున్నా కనిపించేది ఒక్కటే.
kallu rendunna kanipinchedi okkate.
Even though there are two eyes, the vision is one.
This expression is used to emphasize unity in diversity or commonality of purpose. It signifies that even if people have different perspectives or backgrounds, the ultimate goal or reality remains the same. It is often used to describe harmony between two people or a unified decision.
వేలు చూపించి ఉట్టిది అనిపించుకున్నట్లు
velu chupinchi uttidi anipinchukunnatlu
Pointing the finger and coming off worst.
This expression describes a situation where someone's attempt to help or point something out results in them being wrongly blamed or criticized. It is used when an innocent action leads to an unnecessary negative reputation or misunderstanding.
Said of a man who accuses another without being able to sub- stantiate his allegations.