బజారు రంకుకు పంచాయితీ చెప్ప పాతలంజలు వీరమాతలైరి.
bajaru rankuku panchayiti cheppa patalanjalu viramatalairi.
To judge a public illicit affair, former harlots have become heroic mothers.
This proverb is used to criticize hypocrisy. It describes a situation where people who have committed the same or worse sins in the past suddenly act like moral authorities or paragons of virtue when judging others. It is similar to the English saying 'the pot calling the kettle black' but with a more cynical tone regarding moral posturing.
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చవక అయితే బాజారుకు వస్తుంది
chavaka ayite bajaruku vastundi
When cheap it comes to the bazar.
This proverb is used to imply that things of true value or high quality are not easily available or common. It suggests that if something valuable were easy to obtain or inexpensive, it would be as common as any ordinary item found in a local market.
చెన్నంపల్లి పంచాయితీ చెరిసగం
chennampalli panchayiti cherisagam
Chennampalli village mediation results in half and half
This expression refers to a situation where a dispute is resolved not by logic or justice, but by simply dividing the outcome equally between two parties. It is often used to criticize a compromise that avoids making a fair decision or a 'lazy' settlement where both sides lose or gain equally regardless of who is right.
చెప్పుడు మాటలు చేటు.
cheppudu matalu chetu.
Listening to hearsay leads to ruin.
This expression warns against acting upon rumors or gossip without verification. It suggests that paying heed to malicious talk or the instigations of others will ultimately lead to one's own downfall or harm.
ఆలి పంచాయితీ రామాయణం, పాలి పంచాయితీ భారతం.
ali panchayiti ramayanam, pali panchayiti bharatam.
A dispute with the wife is Ramayanam; a dispute with the partners is Bharatam.
This proverb highlights the endless and complex nature of certain conflicts. Disputes with one's spouse (Ramayanam) are often long-winded and emotional, while disputes regarding property or inheritance among partners/relatives (Bharatam) are intense and destructive. It is used to describe household or familial conflicts that seem never-ending.
చెప్పే మాటలకన్నా, తప్పని మాటలు నయం
cheppe matalakanna, tappani matalu nayam
Actions that don't fail are better than words that are merely spoken.
This expression emphasizes that keeping one's word or performing a duty reliably is far superior to making grand promises or giving empty advice. It highlights the importance of integrity and action over mere eloquence.
చెప్పిన మాటలకన్నా తప్పుడు మాటలు నయం
cheppina matalakanna tappudu matalu nayam
Lies are better than backbiting.
This expression is used to suggest that it is better to hear something blunt or even incorrect rather than being given false promises or misleading information that is never fulfilled. It emphasizes the frustration of broken commitments.
కుక్కలకు కులం పంచాయతా?
kukkalaku kulam panchayata?
Do dogs have caste arbitrations?
This expression is used to mock people who argue over trivial matters or status when their actual behavior or situation doesn't warrant such importance. It suggests that certain disputes or social distinctions are unnecessary and ridiculous in specific contexts, much like dogs fighting over hierarchy is pointless to human eyes.
తలకు చుట్ట అడిగినట్లు
talaku chutta adiginatlu
Like asking for a head wrap for the head.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes a request or demand that is redundant, obvious, or perfectly suited to the immediate need, often implying that what is being asked for is already essential or inevitable. It is frequently used when a person asks for something they are clearly entitled to or which is a natural fit for the context.
చెప్పుడు మాటలు చేటు.
cheppudu matalu chetu.
Listening to gossip leads to ruin.
This proverb warns that paying attention to hearsay, rumors, or others' manipulative talk without verifying the facts will eventually lead to harm or disaster. It is used to advise someone to be wary of people who try to influence them with gossip.
మాటగొప్ప చెప్ప మాటలు చాలవు
matagoppa cheppa matalu chalavu
Words are not enough to describe the greatness of words.
This expression is used to emphasize that some things are so profound, magnificent, or significant that language itself is insufficient to fully express their value. It is often used when praising someone's eloquence or when describing an overwhelming emotion or situation.