ఏగిలి చేస్తే ఏలనివానికైనా పండుతుంది.
egili cheste elanivanikaina pandutundi.
If early morning plowing is done, even an incapable person can harvest a crop.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of timeliness and hard work in agriculture. 'Egili' refers to plowing early in the morning. It suggests that if one starts their work at the right time and follows a disciplined routine, success is guaranteed even for those who are not particularly skilled or powerful.
Related Phrases
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.
కయ్యానికైనా, వియ్యానికైనా, నెయ్యానికైనా సమత ఉండాలి
kayyanikaina, viyyanikaina, neyyanikaina samata undali
Whether for a fight, a marriage alliance, or a friendship, there must be equality.
This proverb emphasizes that relationships of any kind—be it conflict, kinship, or friendship—work best between equals. It suggests that individuals or families involved should be of similar status, strength, or character to ensure balance and mutual respect. It is commonly used when discussing suitability in marriages or the fairness of a rivalry.
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.
దున్ననివానికి గుడ్డ ఎందుకు? ఏలనివానికి పెళ్లామెందుకు?
dunnanivaniki gudda enduku? elanivaniki pellamenduku?
Why does the one who doesn't plow need a cloth? Why does the one who cannot rule need a wife?
This proverb highlights the importance of effort and responsibility. It suggests that a person who is unwilling to perform basic labor or fulfill their duties does not deserve the rewards or status that come with them. It is used to mock lazy or incompetent individuals who demand privileges without doing the necessary work.
అతి చేస్తే గతి చెడుతుంది
ati cheste gati chedutundi
Excessive action ruins one's fate.
This proverb warns that overdoing anything or acting with excessive pride or greed will eventually lead to one's downfall. It is similar to the English saying 'Too much of anything is good for nothing' and is used to advise moderation in behavior and lifestyle.
మాగిలి దున్నితే మాలవానికైనా పైరగును
magili dunnite malavanikaina pairagunu
If you plough the fallow field after the harvest, even a common man can yield a crop.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of timely and proper soil preparation. It suggests that if the land is ploughed during the 'Maghili' season (post-harvest winter/spring) to retain moisture and nutrients, anyone who puts in the effort will succeed in farming, regardless of their background or expertise.
ఉండనిస్తే పండుతుంది, ఊడదీస్తే ఎండుతుంది.
undaniste pandutundi, udadiste endutundi.
If you leave it alone, it will bear fruit; if you pull it up, it will wither away.
This proverb highlights the importance of patience and allowing things to take their natural course. It is often used to advise someone not to rush a process or interfere prematurely, as doing so might spoil the end result, just as a fruit needs time on the tree to ripen but will dry up if picked too early.
నెయ్యానికైనా, కయ్యానికైనా సమత ఉండాలి.
neyyanikaina, kayyanikaina samata undali.
Whether for friendship or for a fight, there must be equality.
This proverb emphasizes that relationships, whether friendly or adversarial, are best suited between people of equal status, strength, or standing. It suggests that for a bond to be meaningful or a conflict to be fair, the parties involved should be evenly matched.
పాత తంగేడు పువ్వు పండుగ నాటికైనా పనికివస్తుంది.
pata tangedu puvvu panduga natikaina panikivastundi.
An old Tangedu flower will be useful at least on the day of the festival.
This proverb highlights that even something old or seemingly useless can find its value during a specific occasion or time of need. It is often used to suggest that one should not discard old items or ignore old resources, as their importance might be realized later.