ఆటుపోట్లు మనిషి మాటకు అణగి ఉంటాయా?

atupotlu manishi mataku anagi untaya?

Translation

Do the high and low tides submit to a human's word?

Meaning

This expression refers to the fact that the natural ups and downs of life (tides) are beyond human control. It is used to suggest that one cannot dictate fate or stop the inevitable challenges of life through mere commands or willpower.

Related Phrases

There is no medicine for the bite of a man. The bite of an enraged man is said to be fatally poisonous.

This proverb refers to the malicious nature of human behavior, specifically betrayal, gossip, or cruelty. While there are remedies for snake bites or animal wounds, the damage caused by a person's words or actions can be irreparable and impossible to heal with physical medicine.

Slight drizzles or pitter-patter during the Chitta nakshatra.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the rainy season and the Chitta nakshatra (constellation). It implies that even small, scattered drizzles during this period are highly beneficial for the crops and the soil, signaling the transition of seasons.

A stab in the back for a house, and an outward strike for a person.

This expression is used to describe severe, multi-faceted betrayal or damage. 'Vennupotu' refers to betrayal from within (like family or close associates ruining a home), while 'Paipotu' refers to external attacks or physical/visible hardships hitting an individual. It signifies a situation where one is being attacked both from within and without.

Like saying, 'If I get up, I am not a human'

This expression describes a person who makes grand, empty boasts or threats while being lazy or inactive. It is used to mock someone who talks big about their capabilities or temper but fails to take any actual action.

Every human has an ailment in this world, O Vema!

Originating from Yogi Vemana's poems, this expression means that every person on earth has some flaw, obsession, or weakness. It is used to suggest that nobody is perfect and everyone deals with their own unique set of problems or character defects.

When asked why he wrote 'Human' under a drawing of a human, he said otherwise people would think it's a monkey.

This expression is used to mock someone's poor skills, incompetence, or lack of clarity in their work. It highlights a situation where the quality of an outcome is so poor that it requires an explicit label or explanation to avoid being misunderstood for something completely different.

Do troubles come to trees instead of humans?

This proverb is used to comfort someone going through a difficult time. It suggests that experiencing hardships is a natural part of the human condition, implying that if humans don't face struggles, then who or what else would? It is often used to emphasize resilience and the normalcy of facing challenges in life.

For Hasta, a hidden belly; for Chitta, a snapping belly.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the rain and the growth of the paddy crop during specific lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It means that if it rains during the 'Hasta' Nakshatra, the grain develops secretly/deeply within the plant (Anagu Potta), and if it rains during the 'Chitta' Nakshatra, the grain matures and bursts forth ready for harvest (Chitu Potta). It emphasizes the importance of late-season rains for a good yield.

Does it mean that being poor, one should be poor in one’s speech as well?

One may give a noble speech, even if one is financially poor. The nobility of one does not depend on one’s wealth or the lack of it.

For a good word, everyone is ours.

This proverb emphasizes that kind speech and pleasant behavior can win over anyone. If you speak politely and kindly, the whole world becomes your kin, whereas harsh words alienate even close friends.