దారిద్ర్యము ఐశ్వర్యము తరతమ భేదములు గల కలుషములు.
daridryamu aishvaryamu taratama bhedamulu gala kalushamulu.
Poverty and wealth are impurities containing degrees of difference.
This expression suggests that both extreme poverty and excessive wealth can be seen as distractions or 'impurities' that cloud a person's true nature or spiritual path. It implies that the distinctions people make based on economic status are superficial and that true peace lies beyond these material dualities. It is often used in philosophical or spiritual contexts to emphasize equanimity.
Related Phrases
నాటకములు బూటకములు, బోటితనములు నీటులు.
natakamulu butakamulu, botitanamulu nitulu.
Plays are unreal, your wit is your beauty.
This expression is often used to convey that worldly life or human behavior is superficial and deceptive. It implies that people's actions are often just 'acts' (dramas) and that youth or external beauty is fleeting and pretentious rather than reflecting a deeper truth.
అత్తవారింటి ఐశ్వర్యముకన్నా పుట్టింటి గంజిమేలు
attavarinti aishvaryamukanna puttinti ganjimelu
The gruel at one's parental home is better than the riches at the in-laws' house.
This proverb emphasizes that freedom, self-respect, and the unconditional love found in one's birth home are far more valuable than the material wealth and luxury in a place where one might feel restricted or secondary. It is used to highlight that comfort and peace of mind are superior to status or money.
అల్పుడికి ఐశ్వర్యం వస్తే అర్ధరాత్రి వేళ గొడుగు పట్టమన్నాడట
alpudiki aishvaryam vaste ardharatri vela godugu pattamannadata
When a mean person gains wealth, he asks for an umbrella to be held over him even at midnight.
This proverb describes the behavior of people who lack character or maturity when they suddenly acquire wealth or power. It highlights their tendency to engage in showy, arrogant, and illogical displays of status to impress others, even when it makes no sense (like using an umbrella at night).
అల్పునకు ఐశ్వర్యము వస్తే, అర్ధరాత్రి వేళ గొడుగు తెమ్మన్నాడట.
alpunaku aishvaryamu vaste, ardharatri vela godugu temmannadata.
When fortune smiled on a mean person, he ordered an umbrella to be brought at midnight. An umbrella is a sign of rank and authority. Set a beggar on horseback, he'll ride to the devil. There is no pride like that of a beggar grown rich. (French.)
This proverb describes how people with shallow character or low maturity behave arrogantly and make absurd, irrational demands when they suddenly acquire wealth or power. It is used to critique someone who is showing off their newfound status in a foolish or boastful manner.
ఐశ్వర్యం వస్తె అర్ధరత్రి గొడుగు పట్టమనేవాడు.
aishvaryam vaste ardharatri godugu pattamanevadu.
The neorich person demands an umbrella to be held for him even at night.
A person, who acquires riches suddenly, makes unreasonable demands, as his riches go to his head and make him arrogant. One should be poised and maintain emotional balance, when fortune smiles on him.
కాగల కార్యములు గంధర్వులే తీరుస్తారు
kagala karyamulu gandharvule tirustaru
Predestined events will be accomplished by Gandharvas. In allusion to the death of Kichaka whom Draupadí declared to have been killed by her husbands the Gandharvas. (See Virâta Parva of the Mahâbhârata.) Gandharvas are celestial musicians. The judgments of God are fulfilled by unseen instruments. The feet of the avenging deities are shod with wool. (Latn.)
This expression is used to suggest that certain inevitable events or difficult tasks will be resolved by external forces or divine intervention without one's direct involvement. It is often cited when a problem seems to solve itself through unexpected circumstances or third parties, similar to the concept of 'destiny taking its course'.
ఐశ్వర్యానికి అంతము లేదు.
aishvaryaniki antamu ledu.
There is no limit to riches.
This expression refers to the infinite nature of human desire for wealth or the fact that there is no limit to how much riches one can accumulate. It is often used to emphasize that material prosperity is boundless, or conversely, that the pursuit of wealth can be never-ending and potentially unsatisfying.
అల్పుడికి ఐశ్వర్యం వస్తే అర్ధరాత్రి గొడుగు పట్టమన్నాడట
alpudiki aishvaryam vaste ardharatri godugu pattamannadata
When a mean person gains wealth, he asks for an umbrella to be held over him at midnight.
This proverb describes how people of low character or small-mindedness behave arrogantly and show off excessively when they suddenly acquire wealth or power. It highlights their lack of humility and their tendency to make ridiculous demands just to display their new status.
అప్పు లేనిదే ఒక ఐశ్వర్యం
appu lenide oka aishvaryam
Being debt-free is a form of wealth.
This proverb emphasizes the peace of mind and financial security that comes from not owing money to anyone. It suggests that even if one doesn't have vast riches, living without debt is a great luxury and success in itself.
చిగురింత ఐశ్వర్యం
chigurinta aishvaryam
Grass-like prosperity.
This expression refers to wealth or prosperity that is temporary and unstable. Just as a tiny sprout is fragile or a spark can be extinguished quickly, 'chigurinta aishwaryam' describes riches that come and go very fast, cautioning against pride or over-reliance on material success.
( For Chikilinta see Chigirinta in No. 872. )