దుష్టునికి దూరముగా ఉండవలెను
dushtuniki duramuga undavalenu
One should stay away from the wicked.
This is a moral teaching suggesting that it is best to maintain a distance from evil or malicious people to avoid trouble and negative influence. It is used as advice to prioritize one's safety and peace of mind over trying to engage with or reform someone who has bad intentions.
Related Phrases
దేవుడితోడు నా మీద దయ ఉంచవలసినది
devuditodu na mida daya unchavalasinadi
I adjure you by God to show me favor. Attempting to obtain a person's favor by force.
This is a formal and emotional expression used when pleading for help or seeking compassion. 'Devudithodu' acts as an oath (In the name of God), emphasizing the desperation or sincerity of the speaker's request for mercy or favor.
కాలికి దూరమైతే కంటికి దూరమా?
kaliki duramaite kantiki durama?
If it is far from the feet, is it far from the eyes?
This expression is used to question why someone would stop caring for or remembering someone/something just because they are no longer physically close or in constant contact. It is similar to the English proverb 'out of sight, out of mind', but used as a challenge to suggest that physical distance should not result in emotional distance or forgetfulness.
దురాశ దుఃఖానికి చేటు, దుష్టుణ్ణి చూచి దూరంగా తొలగాలి
durasha duhkhaniki chetu, dushtunni chuchi duranga tolagali
Greed leads to sorrow, and one should move away upon seeing a wicked person.
This is a combination of two common Telugu sayings. The first part, 'Durasha dukhanki chetu', means that excessive greed inevitably leads to misery. The second part, 'Dushtunni chuchi duranga tolagali', advises that it is wise to avoid and keep a distance from evil or malicious people rather than confronting them, as their association only brings trouble.
దిక్కులేని దివాణముగా ఉన్నది.
dikkuleni divanamuga unnadi.
It is like a palace with no direction or protector.
This expression is used to describe a situation or an organization that is chaotic, unmanaged, or lacking leadership. It conveys a sense of abandonment where despite having resources (like a palace), there is no one to take responsibility or provide guidance.
కంఠగత ప్రాణముగా ఉన్నది
kanthagata pranamuga unnadi
Life is stuck in the throat
This expression is used to describe a state of extreme distress, agony, or a critical situation where one is barely holding onto life or survival. It can refer to physical illness nearing death or metaphorical situations of intense pressure and anxiety.
దుష్టుడికి దూరంగా ఉండాలి
dushtudiki duranga undali
One should stay far away from a wicked person
This expression is used as a piece of advice to avoid association with people of bad character. It suggests that interacting with malicious or evil-minded individuals will only lead to trouble, so maintaining physical and social distance is the best form of self-protection.
దుష్టుని చూచి దూరంగా ఉండమన్నారు.
dushtuni chuchi duranga undamannaru.
They say that upon seeing a wicked person, one should stay away.
This expression is used as a piece of advice to avoid any confrontation or interaction with malicious or evil-minded individuals. Instead of trying to reform them or argue with them, it is wiser to maintain a safe distance to protect one's own peace and well-being.
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.
దుష్టునికి దూరముగా ఉండవలెను
dushtuniki duramuga undavalenu
Shun a wicked man.
This expression serves as a cautionary advice to avoid the company or proximity of evil-minded people. It implies that associating with bad characters can lead to unnecessary trouble or influence one's own reputation and character negatively.
కాలికి దూరమైతే కంటికి దూరమా?
kaliki duramaite kantiki durama?
If it is far from the feet, is it far from the eyes?
This expression is used to remind someone that even if a person or thing is physically distant (out of reach or out of the house), they are still kept in one's thoughts and memories. It is often used in the context of loved ones living far away, emphasizing that physical distance does not mean they are forgotten.