అతివృష్టి అయినా, అనావృష్టి అయినా ఆకలిబాధ తప్పదు.
ativrishti ayina, anavrishti ayina akalibadha tappadu.
Whether it's excessive rain or no rain at all, the pain of hunger is inevitable.
This proverb highlights that extremes of any situation lead to the same disastrous result. In agriculture, too much rain (floods) or too little rain (drought) both destroy crops, leading to famine. It is used to describe situations where different types of problems eventually lead to the same suffering or negative outcome.
Related Phrases
మానుపిల్లి అయినా, మట్టి పిల్లి అయినా, ఎలుకను పట్టినదే పిల్లి
manupilli ayina, matti pilli ayina, elukanu pattinade pilli
A cat which kills a rat is a cat, whether it be of wood or mud. If the work be well done, never mind the instrument.
This expression emphasizes pragmatism and results over appearance or origin. It suggests that the value of someone or something should be judged by their ability to perform their intended task or achieve a goal, rather than their outward characteristics or status.
వడికిందంతా పత్తి అయినట్లు
vadikindanta patti ayinatlu
As if everything spun became cotton again.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a lot of hard work or effort results in zero progress, or when things return to their original raw state despite the labor put in. It signifies wasted effort or a futile exercise where the end product is no better than the starting material.
ముడివేశాక ముండయినా ముతకయినా తప్పదు
mudiveshaka mundayina mutakayina tappadu
Once the knot is tied, whether it is a widow or a coarse person, one must bear it.
This proverb signifies that once a commitment or marriage is finalized, one must accept the consequences and the person involved, regardless of their flaws or the difficulties that arise. It is used to describe situations where a decision is irreversible and one must fulfill their responsibility despite dissatisfaction.
ఉన్న ఊరిలో ముష్టి అయినా పుట్టదు.
unna urilo mushti ayina puttadu.
In one's own village, even alms won't be born.
This proverb suggests that it is difficult to find respect, recognition, or even basic sustenance in one's home territory or among people who know you too well. Familiarity can lead to being taken for granted, making it necessary sometimes to travel elsewhere to find success or appreciation.
దొంగవాడి దృష్టి మూట మీదనే.
dongavadi drishti muta midane.
The thief's eye is upon the bundle.
This proverb describes a person who is single-mindedly focused on their selfish interests or gain, regardless of the situation. Just as a thief focuses only on the loot, a person with ulterior motives will only pay attention to what they can benefit from.
రోగిష్టికి పాపిష్టి కావాలి.
rogishtiki papishti kavali.
A sick person needs a sinful (unhealthy) thing.
This proverb describes the tendency of a person in a bad or vulnerable state to desire things that are harmful to them. Just as a sick person might crave food that is forbidden or worsens their health, people in trouble often make choices that aggravate their situation.
కులమింటి కోతి అయినా మేలు.
kulaminti koti ayina melu.
A monkey [ -like wife ] of good family is better [than a pretty wife of low origin ].
This proverb suggests that it is better to deal with someone familiar, even if they have flaws or are troublesome, rather than trusting a stranger. It emphasizes the comfort and safety found within one's own community, family, or social circle during times of need.
అతివృష్టి అనావృష్టి ఏదయినా ఆకలిబాధ తప్పదు.
ativrishti anavrishti edayina akalibadha tappadu.
Whether it is excessive rain or a total lack of rain, the pangs of hunger are inevitable.
This proverb is used to describe a lose-lose situation or a scenario where regardless of the extreme circumstances (too much or too little), the suffering of the common people remains the same. It highlights that both floods and droughts lead to the same result: crop failure and starvation.
పాము చిన్నదైనా ఒకటే, పెద్దదైనా ఒకటే
pamu chinnadaina okate, peddadaina okate
A snake is the same whether small or big.
This expression is used to signify that danger or an enemy should not be underestimated based on size or scale. Just as a small snake's venom can be as lethal as a large one's, a problem or opponent remains dangerous regardless of their stature.
పేడ కుప్పకు దృష్టి మంత్రమా?
peda kuppaku drishti mantrama?
Must the effects of an evil eye be removed from a dunhill ? A cringing speech. " Should such a worm as I be honored ?"
This expression is used to describe something that is already worthless, ugly, or insignificant. It implies that there is no need to protect or be concerned about something that no one would envy or want in the first place.