ఆరునెల్లకు చస్తాడనగా అసలు గుణం మారుతుందట

arunellaku chastadanaga asalu gunam marutundata

Translation

They say the true nature changes six months before one's death.

Meaning

This expression is used to describe a sudden, unexpected change in a person's behavior or character, especially when someone who has been consistently bad or difficult starts acting virtuous. It implies that such a drastic shift in personality is so rare that it only happens as a sign of nearing the end of life.

Related Phrases

Those who keep saying they will leave never leave, and those who keep saying they will die never die.

This proverb is used to describe people who frequently make empty threats or constant complaints about leaving or dying but never actually follow through. It highlights the irony that those who talk the most about an action are often the ones least likely to do it. It is commonly used when someone repeatedly threatens to quit a job or end a relationship but remains in the same situation.

A person who is going to die in six months will develop petty thoughts.

This proverb describes a situation where a person's judgment or character deteriorates when they are facing an impending downfall or crisis. It is used to suggest that when someone's end (professional, social, or physical) is near, they often start behaving foolishly or maliciously, almost as if their bad decisions are accelerating their own ruin.

By singing repeatedly, the melody improves; by eating repeatedly, even Neem tastes sweet.

This proverb emphasizes that practice makes perfect and that persistence can make even difficult or unpleasant tasks easier over time. Note: The user provided 'rogam' (disease), but the traditional proverb is 'vemu' (neem), implying that constant habituation changes one's perspective or skill.

Will the morning dawn after dreaming one dream ? After one trouble, think not that you have passed through all.

This expression is used to remind someone that big achievements or goals cannot be reached overnight with just one thought or effort. It emphasizes that success requires consistent hard work and persistence over time, rather than expecting immediate results from a single attempt or vision.

If the one whose lifespan is over dies in six months, the one who is suspicious dies instantly.

This proverb highlights that excessive suspicion or paranoia is more destructive than death itself. While a person destined to die will pass away in due time, a person consumed by doubt or fear suffers and 'dies' mentally every moment, losing their peace of mind immediately.

When a person is about to die in six months, their true character changes.

This expression is used to describe a sudden, drastic, or uncharacteristic change in a person's behavior, especially when someone who was previously difficult or stubborn suddenly becomes kind or compliant. It implies that such a significant shift in personality is often an omen of an approaching end or a major life transition.

The buttermilk pot and the infant child both need a covering.

This proverb emphasizes the need for protection and privacy for certain delicate or valuable things. Just as buttermilk can spoil if left exposed and a baby is vulnerable to the elements or 'evil eye,' some matters or assets should be kept discreetly to ensure their well-being.

A habit formed at the age of three will last for a hundred years.

This proverb emphasizes that character traits and habits developed in early childhood are deeply ingrained and likely to persist throughout a person's entire life. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'Old habits die hard' or 'The child is father of the man.'

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.

Does the grief of the day of death stay the same the next day?

This proverb highlights the transient nature of human emotions, particularly sorrow. It suggests that time heals all wounds and that the intensity of grief or anger naturally diminishes as time passes. It is used to console someone or to point out that life goes on despite great losses.