చాలుపై చాలు దున్నితే చచ్చు చేనైనా పండుతుంది
chalupai chalu dunnite chachchu chenaina pandutundi
If you plough furrow upon furrow, even a lifeless field will yield a harvest.
This proverb emphasizes the power of persistence and hard work. It suggests that consistent, repeated effort can turn a failure or a barren situation into a success. Just as repeatedly ploughing the same land improves its fertility, constant practice and dedication lead to results in any endeavor.
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ఉండనిస్తే పండుతుంది, ఊడదీస్తే ఎండుతుంది
undaniste pandutundi, udadiste endutundi
If left alone it ripens, if plucked out it withers.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of patience and letting things take their natural course. Just as a fruit needs time on the tree to ripen and will wither if picked too early, certain situations or relationships require time and space to mature. It is used to advise against being impulsive or forceful.
నవ్విన నాపచేనే పండుతుంది.
navvina napachene pandutundi.
The field that was laughed at will be the one to yield the harvest.
This proverb suggests that success often comes to those who were once ridiculed or underestimated. It is used to encourage someone to persevere despite mockery, implying that the final outcome will prove their worth.
రాళ్ల చేను రత్నాలు పండుతుంది
ralla chenu ratnalu pandutundi
A field of stones yields diamonds
This expression is used to describe a situation where hard work and perseverance in seemingly barren or difficult circumstances lead to great rewards. It signifies that appearances can be deceptive, and with proper effort, even the most challenging land or situation can become highly productive.
ఏగిలి దున్నితే వెలితిమాలకైనా పండుతుంది
egili dunnite velitimalakaina pandutundi
If you plow early in the morning, even a poor farmer will see a harvest.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of punctuality and hard work in agriculture. 'Egili' refers to the very early morning hours (pre-dawn). It suggests that starting work early is so effective that even someone with limited resources or skills can achieve a good yield.
మంచి కొంచెమైనా చాలు, విత్తనం చిన్నదైనా చాలు!
manchi konchemaina chalu, vittanam chinnadaina chalu!
Goodness, even if small, is enough; a seed, even if tiny, is enough!
This proverb emphasizes that quality matters more than quantity. Just as a tiny seed has the potential to grow into a massive tree, a small amount of goodness or a single positive action can have a significant and lasting impact. It is used to encourage people that even small contributions or virtuous acts are valuable.
హస్తీ చచ్చినా దంతాలు దొరికితే చాలు
hasti chachchina dantalu dorikite chalu
Even if the elephant dies, it is enough if the tusks are found.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where, despite a great loss or failure, something of significant value is still recovered. It highlights the idea that even in destruction, some inherent worth remains. It is often applied to wealthy people or great institutions that, even when ruined, still retain some of their former glory or assets.
చాలువై చాలు దున్నితే చచ్చు చేనైనా పండుతుంది.
chaluvai chalu dunnite chachchu chenaina pandutundi.
If you plow along the same furrow repeatedly, even a dead field will yield crops.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of persistence, consistency, and hard work. It suggests that by repeatedly putting effort into a task—even one that seems hopeless or unproductive—success can eventually be achieved.
చాలులో చాలుపోతే నా పాలెక్కడికి పోతుంది?
chalulo chalupote na palekkadiki potundi?
If one furrow goes into another furrow, where will my share go?
This proverb is used to describe a situation where, despite changes in internal arrangements or minor shifts in process, the end result or one's rightful share remains secure. It is often used in the context of family property or joint resources, implying that as long as the resource stays within the 'circle', an individual's portion is not truly lost.
అదును చూచి పొదలో చల్లినా పండుతుంది
adunu chuchi podalo challina pandutundi
If sown at the right time, even seeds cast in a bush will yield a harvest.
This proverb emphasizes the critical importance of timing and opportunity. It suggests that when the conditions are perfect or the timing is right, success can be achieved even with minimal effort or in less-than-ideal circumstances. It is used to advise someone to wait for the opportune moment before taking action.
తల్లి చచ్చినా మేనమామ ఉంటే చాలు
talli chachchina menamama unte chalu
Even if the mother dies, it is enough if the maternal uncle is there.
In Telugu culture, the maternal uncle (menamama) holds a position of great responsibility and affection, often seen as a protective surrogate for the mother. This proverb emphasizes that even in the absence of a mother, a maternal uncle can provide the necessary support, guidance, and security to a child.