భూదేవి అల్ప సంతోషి, కాస్త కట్టుతో గిలిగింత పెట్టగానే నిండుపంటతో కలకల లాడుతుంది.

bhudevi alpa santoshi, kasta kattuto giliginta pettagane nindupantato kalakala ladutundi.

Translation

Mother Earth is easily pleased; as soon as she is tickled with a little plowing, she beams with a full harvest.

Meaning

This expression highlights the benevolence and fertility of nature. It means that with just a small amount of effort and care (plowing the land), the earth rewards humans generously with an abundance of crops. It is used to describe the rewarding nature of agriculture and the importance of minimal but timely hard work.

Related Phrases

A person who is going to die in six months will develop petty thoughts.

This proverb describes a situation where a person's judgment or character deteriorates when they are facing an impending downfall or crisis. It is used to suggest that when someone's end (professional, social, or physical) is near, they often start behaving foolishly or maliciously, almost as if their bad decisions are accelerating their own ruin.

All of it is just a hole/gap

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a total loss, or when something is completely hollow, empty, or useless despite appearances. It implies that everything has gone down the drain or that the entirety of a matter results in nothingness.

To a person wearing sandals, it feels as if the whole world is covered in leather.

This proverb describes a subjective perspective. Just as someone wearing shoes feels the entire ground is soft and protected, a person's own situation or solutions can color their perception of the entire world. It is often used to suggest that if you take care of your own needs or change your mindset, external problems seem to disappear.

A flower gives off fragrance as soon as it is born.

This expression is used to describe a person who shows signs of greatness, talent, or intelligence from a very early age. It is the Telugu equivalent of the English proverb 'The child is father of the man' or 'Genius manifests itself early'.

A fully ripened fruit will fall on its own.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a natural outcome or a result occurs automatically when the time is right, without needing external force. It suggests patience, implying that when a process is complete or a person is mature enough, the transition or consequence will happen naturally.

As soon as the house is built, the nuisance of rats begins.

This expression is used to describe a situation where new problems or unwanted disturbances arise immediately after completing a significant task or achieving success. It suggests that every new venture brings its own set of inevitable challenges or parasites.

Like trying to tickle a wooden statue.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an effort is completely futile or wasted because the recipient is unresponsive or emotionless. Just as a statue made of wood cannot feel a tickle, certain people cannot be moved by persuasion, humor, or emotional appeals.

If I had that little, wouldn't I have married a wife?

Used to sarcastically point out that if one had the resources or ability to do the simple task being asked, they would have already achieved much bigger things in life. It highlights a lack of basic means or the absurdity of the request given the current circumstances.

When bangled hands make a jingling sound, the house shines with prosperity.

This proverb highlights the traditional belief that the presence and active involvement of a woman in a household bring vibrancy, joy, and prosperity. The 'jingling of bangles' symbolizes her work and presence, which is seen as essential for a happy and lively home.

Will the stomach of a hungry person be filled with Anushtup verses?

This proverb highlights the importance of practical solutions over theoretical or spiritual ones when dealing with basic survival needs. It is used to point out that when someone is in dire need of physical help or resources (like food), offering them words, poetry, or advice is useless and insensitive.