ఆయం తప్పితే గాయమంత సుఖము లేదు.
ayam tappite gayamanta sukhamu ledu.
If the vital parts escape, there is no comfort like that which follows a wound. An invalid receives every attention from his friends.
This proverb highlights a sense of relief when a major danger or a fatal blow is narrowly avoided, resulting only in a minor injury. It is used to express that a small loss or superficial damage is a blessing when compared to a potential life-threatening or catastrophic failure.
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సమయం తప్పితే కాళ్ళు, సమయం వస్తే రాళ్ళు
samayam tappite kallu, samayam vaste rallu
Feet when time is unfavorable, stones when time is favorable.
This proverb describes opportunistic behavior or hypocrisy. It refers to a person who acts humble and bows to others' feet when they are in trouble or need help, but turns arrogant and throws stones (attacks or insults) once they are in a powerful position or the situation favors them.
మితం తప్పితే హితం తప్పుతుంది
mitam tappite hitam tapputundi
If moderation is missed, well-being is lost.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of moderation in all aspects of life. It suggests that once a person exceeds limits—whether in food, speech, or behavior—the benefit or goodness associated with it disappears and leads to negative consequences.
ఆయం తప్పితే గాయం అంత సుఖం లేదు.
ayam tappite gayam anta sukham ledu.
If the vital point is missed, there is no pleasure like a mere wound.
This proverb suggests that if a major danger or a fatal blow is avoided, even a minor injury or loss feels like a relief or a blessing in comparison. It is used when someone escapes a life-threatening situation with only minor consequences.
దూడ అంత దుఃఖము, పాడి అంత సుఖము లేదు.
duda anta duhkhamu, padi anta sukhamu ledu.
There is no sorrow like losing a calf, and no happiness like the yield of milk.
This proverb is used to describe the highs and lows of a livelihood or profession. Just as a farmer feels deep grief when a calf dies (a loss of future potential) but feels immense satisfaction when the cow gives milk (immediate reward), it signifies that every gain comes with its own set of risks and emotional burdens.
సత్యం తప్పినా పత్యం తప్పినా పాట్లు తప్పవు
satyam tappina patyam tappina patlu tappavu
Whether you deviate from the truth or deviate from a prescribed diet, troubles are inevitable.
This proverb highlights the importance of integrity and discipline. It suggests that just as ignoring medical dietary restrictions leads to physical suffering, abandoning truth and honesty leads to moral and social consequences. In both cases, the person must face the resulting hardships.
ముఖంలో సుఖం లేదు, మోకాళ్ళలో బిగువు లేదు
mukhamlo sukham ledu, mokallalo biguvu ledu
No happiness in the face, no strength in the knees
This expression describes a state of total exhaustion, aging, or complete lack of vitality. It is used when a person is both mentally dejected (no glow/happiness on the face) and physically weak (knees failing), indicating they are no longer fit for strenuous work or are feeling the heavy toll of hardship.
జరుగుబాటుంటే, జ్వరమంత సుఖం లేదు.
jarugubatunte, jvaramanta sukham ledu.
If one has the means to sustain, there is no pleasure like a fever.
This proverb suggests that if a person is wealthy enough or has someone to take care of them without worrying about work or daily expenses, even being ill (fever) can feel like a luxury as it allows for rest and attention from others. It is used to remark on people who can afford to be idle or take a break from responsibilities.
జయమున్నంత వరకూ భయం లేదు
jayamunnanta varaku bhayam ledu
As long as there is victory, there is no fear
This expression is used to signify that success and confidence eliminate fear. It suggests that when one is continuously winning or in a state of triumph, they do not feel intimidated by challenges. It is often used to motivate someone to focus on achieving success to overcome their insecurities.
కుక్కను ఎక్కితే సుఖమూ లేదు, కూలబడితే దుఃఖమూ లేదు
kukkanu ekkite sukhamu ledu, kulabadite duhkhamu ledu
There is no pleasure in riding a dog, and no pain if it collapses.
This expression is used to describe a situation or a thing that is of very low value or trivial significance. It implies that being associated with such a person or thing brings no real benefit (honor), and losing it or failing in it causes no real loss or sorrow. It emphasizes the pointlessness of pursuing something inferior.
జయము ఉండే వరకు భయము లేదు.
jayamu unde varaku bhayamu ledu.
As long as fortune favours you, you have nothing to fear.
This expression implies that as long as a person is successful or winning, they do not feel or show any fear. It is used to describe a state of confidence or even overconfidence that persists only during a winning streak, or to suggest that success acts as a shield against anxiety.