భరతుడి పట్నము, రాముడి రాజ్యము.
bharatudi patnamu, ramudi rajyamu.
The city of Bharata, the kingdom of Rāma.
This expression refers to a situation where someone is the formal administrator or caretaker (Bharata) while the ultimate authority or glory belongs to someone else (Rama). It is used to describe collaborative success, selfless service, or a scenario where governance is handled on behalf of a rightful leader.
Said of any thing neglected, as Rāma's kingdom was neglected during his absence by his half brother Bharata.
Related Phrases
రాముడు లేని రాజ్యం లాగ
ramudu leni rajyam laga
Like a kingdom without Rama.
This expression describes a place or situation that lacks its true leader, soul, or essential guiding force. Just as the kingdom of Ayodhya felt desolate and directionless when Lord Rama was in exile, this phrase is used to describe a scene of emptiness, chaos, or lack of joy despite having all other material resources.
రామరాజ్యంలో బంగారం కరువు, భరత రాజ్యంలో భోజనం కరువు
ramarajyamlo bangaram karuvu, bharata rajyamlo bhojanam karuvu
In Rama's kingdom there is a scarcity of gold, in Bharata's kingdom there is a scarcity of food.
This expression is used to highlight the irony of scarcity in places of abundance or to describe situations where basic needs or expected luxuries are surprisingly unavailable. It often points to poor distribution or specific hardships despite a generally good reputation.
నోరు ఉన్నవాడిదే రాజ్యం
noru unnavadide rajyam
The kingdom belongs to the one who has a mouth.
This expression is used to describe a situation where people who are articulate, vocal, or assertive tend to dominate or succeed, regardless of their actual merit or the truth. It is similar to the English proverb 'The squeaky wheel gets the grease.'
ఇష్టారాజ్యం, భరతరాజ్యం
ishtarajyam, bharatarajyam
Personal kingdom, Bharata's kingdom
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone acts according to their own whims and fancies without any restraint or regard for rules. It refers to someone behaving as if they are the sole authority or owner of a place, doing whatever they please.
నవరత్నములున్నా, నరరత్నముండవలె.
navaratnamulunna, nararatnamundavale.
Even if you possess the nine precious gems, you must have a 'human gem'.
This proverb emphasizes that material wealth (represented by the Navaratnas) is secondary to the presence of a virtuous, capable, and loyal human being. It suggests that a person's character and the presence of good people in one's life are more valuable than any amount of riches.
రామరాజ్యముగా ఉంది
ramarajyamuga undi
Like Râma's kingdom.
This expression is used to describe a place or a period of time characterized by perfect peace, prosperity, justice, and ideal governance. It implies that people are living happily without any troubles, much like the legendary utopian rule of Lord Rama in the epic Ramayana.
Neglected.
మనది కాని పట్నం మహాపట్నం.
manadi kani patnam mahapatnam.
A city that is not ours is a great city.
This proverb is used to describe how things often seem more impressive, grand, or attractive when we have no personal connection or responsibility towards them. It highlights the tendency to over-praise foreign places or unfamiliar situations while disregarding their flaws, simply because we don't have to deal with the daily realities or consequences of living there.
ఋణము, రణము ఒకటే.
rinamu, ranamu okate.
Debt and war are the same.
This proverb highlights the destructive nature of financial debt, comparing it to a battlefield. Just as war brings anxiety, struggle, and potential ruin, being in debt creates constant stress and can destroy one's peace of mind and livelihood.
జీవరత్నము ఇత్తడిని పొదిగితే, రత్నానికి ఏమి లోపము?
jivaratnamu ittadini podigite, ratnaniki emi lopamu?
What does a fine ruby suffer by being set in brass? The disgrace of putting a talented man in a mean situation attaches to the employer not to the employé.
This expression means that a person of high quality, talent, or noble character does not lose their inherent value just because they are in a poor environment or associated with something of low quality. The value of the individual remains intact regardless of their surroundings.
రాజ్యము వీరభోజ్యం
rajyamu virabhojyam
The kingdom is meant to be enjoyed by the brave.
This expression is used to signify that power, success, or the fruits of a kingdom belong to those who are courageous and bold enough to win or defend them. It emphasizes that fortune favors the brave and that one must possess strength and valor to attain high positions.