దేశమెవరు ఏలుతున్నా, ధాన్యం దంచితేనే బియ్యమవుతాయి.
deshamevaru elutunna, dhanyam danchitene biyyamavutayi.
No matter who rules the country, grain becomes rice only if it is pounded.
This proverb emphasizes that regardless of political changes or who is in power, one's livelihood and basic necessities depend on their own hard work. It suggests that the fundamental reality of labor remains constant and is essential for survival, independent of the governing authorities.
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అల్లుడి మంచితనం పొల్లున దంచిన బియ్యం లేవు
alludi manchitanam polluna danchina biyyam levu
The goodness of a son-in-law is like pounding chaff; there is no rice to be found.
This proverb is used to suggest that relying on or over-praising certain people is futile. Just as pounding husks (chaff) yields no grain, expecting significant help or substance from certain individuals (traditionally used in a sarcastic context regarding a son-in-law's utility in a household) is a waste of effort. It represents a situation with no practical benefit or result.
అల్లుని మంచితనము, పొల్లున దంచిన బియ్యములేవు
alluni manchitanamu, polluna danchina biyyamulevu
The goodness of a son-in-law and rice from pounding husks do not exist.
This proverb is used to express that certain expectations are futile. Just as one cannot obtain rice by pounding empty husks, one should not expect a son-in-law to be entirely selfless or a permanent asset to the household, as he traditionally belongs to another family. It highlights the inherent limitations or disappointment in relying on something that lacks substance.
ఓడలు బండ్లవుతాయి, బండ్లు ఓడలు అవుతాయి
odalu bandlavutayi, bandlu odalu avutayi
Ships become carts, and carts become ships.
This proverb highlights the unpredictable and cyclical nature of life and fortune. It signifies that someone who is wealthy or powerful today might face hardship tomorrow, and vice versa. It is used to advise humility during success and hope during failure, reminding us that time can change anyone's circumstances.
ఎవరు ఏమి చేసినా, ఇంటికి ఆలు అవుతుందా, దొంతికి కడవ అవుతుందా?
evaru emi chesina, intiki alu avutunda, dontiki kadava avutunda?
Will any service rendered by another be as a wife to the house or a pot for the pile? Said by a man whose wife has died or gone astray. ఏ.
This proverb is used to say that outsiders or guests can never replace the core, essential members of a household or the fundamental components of a system. Just as a temporary visitor cannot take the place of a wife in managing a home, or a random vessel cannot replace the foundational pot (kadava) in a traditional stack (donti), some roles are unique and irreplaceable.
బియ్యం దంచినమ్మకు బొక్కిందే కూలి
biyyam danchinammaku bokkinde kuli
For the woman who pounded the rice, the grain she ate while doing it is her only wage.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone works hard but receives no formal pay or reward, other than a few minor perks or what they consumed while performing the task. It signifies a lack of proper compensation for labor.
పొల్లు దంచిన బియ్యము, తెల్లని కాకి లేవు
pollu danchina biyyamu, tellani kaki levu
There is no rice from pounding chaff, and there is no such thing as a white crow.
This proverb is used to describe things that are impossible or non-existent. Just as you cannot get rice by pounding empty husks (chaff) and you cannot find a naturally white crow, certain expectations or results are simply unattainable or contrary to nature.
పొల్లు దంచి బియ్యము చేసినట్టు.
pollu danchi biyyamu chesinattu.
Like trying to get rice by pounding empty husk.
This proverb describes a futile or useless effort. Just as pounding empty grain husks (chaff) will never yield rice regardless of how much labor is put in, this expression is used when someone is wasting time on a task that has no possibility of a productive outcome.
ఎవరేలితే నేమి వడ్లు దంచక బియ్యం రావు
evarelite nemi vadlu danchaka biyyam ravu
No matter who rules, rice won't come without pounding the paddy.
This proverb signifies that regardless of who is in power or what changes occur at the top level, an individual must still work hard to earn their livelihood. It is used to express that systemic changes do not exempt one from their daily labor and responsibilities.
కుప్పలో ధాన్యమున్నట్లు
kuppalo dhanyamunnatlu
Like grain in a heap
This expression is used to describe something that is present in abundance or is easily accessible within a large collection. It signifies a state of plenty or a situation where a specific resource is concentrated in one place, making it easy to find or utilize.
బియ్యం దంచినదానికి బొక్కిందే దక్కుట.
biyyam danchinadaniki bokkinde dakkuta.
For the one who pounded the rice, only what was gobbled up remains.
This proverb refers to a situation where a person works extremely hard on a task but receives no final reward or profit for their efforts, other than the small, immediate snacks or 'crumbs' they managed to consume during the process. It is used to describe thankless jobs or labor where the primary benefit goes to someone else while the worker gets nothing significant.