భగవద్గీత పుచ్చుకుంటారా అంటే, కడుపు నిండింది ఇంక తినలేను అన్నాడట.

bhagavadgita puchchukuntara ante, kadupu nindindi inka tinalenu annadata.

Translation

When asked if he would take the Bhagavad Gita, he said his stomach was full and he couldn't eat anymore.

Meaning

This expression is used to mock someone's extreme ignorance or lack of common sense. It describes a person who doesn't understand the context of what is being offered, thinking that even a sacred book like the Bhagavad Gita is something to be eaten just because they were asked to 'take' (accept) it.

Related Phrases

When given what was owed, he claimed he never said no to the village accountant (Karanam).

This proverb is used to describe a person who is uncooperative, stubborn, or evasive about a commitment, but immediately changes their tone and pretends they were always willing to comply once they receive an incentive or are held accountable. It highlights hypocrisy and opportunistic behavior.

Does a life spent being cursed require the recitation of the Bhagavad Gita?

This expression is used to highlight the irony or futility of someone who lives a dishonorable or wicked life suddenly performing grand religious acts or seeking high spiritual knowledge. It suggests that if one's character or actions are fundamentally flawed, external rituals hold no value.

A full stomach does not listen to morality

This proverb suggests that when a person is over-satisfied, wealthy, or comfortable, they often become arrogant and lose the patience to listen to good advice or moral lessons. It is also used to imply that someone who has everything cannot empathize with those in need or understand the value of discipline.

When asked who granted this tax-free land, he said, "I gave it to myself."

This proverb is used to describe a self-proclaimed status or honor that lacks external validation. It refers to situations where someone boasts about an achievement or a position they gave themselves without any official recognition or authority. It is often used to mock someone who is being self-important or self-congratulatory.

To a person with a full stomach, even vadas (sweets/savories) taste bitter.

This proverb describes how a person's needs and desires change based on their current state. When someone is satisfied or has plenty, they no longer value things that are otherwise considered precious or delicious. It is used to remark on people who show lack of interest or find faults in something good because they are already satiated or over-privileged.

A bargain [with a man] with his belly full. A person in easy circumstances will drive a hard bargain.

This expression refers to a negotiation or deal where one party is not in desperate need or in a hurry. Since they are already satisfied (full), they can afford to be indifferent, picky, or firm on their terms without worrying about the outcome.

Does the life lived deserve a recitation of the Bhagavad Gita?

This expression is used to mock someone who has led a questionable or sinful life but suddenly starts acting overly religious or righteous. It implies that their spiritual activities are hypocritical or unnecessary given their past behavior.

Even if one eats crow's food, the stomach must be filled.

This proverb emphasizes that the end result or the outcome is more important than the means or the status of how something was achieved. It is used to suggest that as long as a person's basic needs are met or a goal is accomplished, the specific methods or the humble nature of the source do not matter.

Cakes are bitter to a man with his belly full. A rich man will not care for trifling gains.

When someone is satisfied or has had too much of something, even the most delicious or valuable things lose their appeal and become undesirable. It is used to describe how a person's needs or state of mind dictate their appreciation of a luxury or favor.

A bargain made with a full stomach

This expression refers to a negotiation or deal where one party is not in a hurry or desperate to sell or buy. Because they are already satisfied or financially stable, they can afford to be stubborn, picky, or indifferent to the outcome of the deal.