ఎంచిన ఎరువేదిరా అంటే యజమాని పాదమే
enchina eruvedira ante yajamani padame
If you ask what the best fertilizer is, it is the owner's footprint.
This proverb emphasizes that personal supervision and direct involvement are the most critical factors for success in any endeavor, especially in farming or business. It suggests that no amount of resources can replace the watchful eye and presence of the person in charge.
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యజమాని చూడని చేను ఎంత పెరిగినా నష్టమే.
yajamani chudani chenu enta perigina nashtame.
A field not watched by the owner is a loss no matter how much it grows.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of personal supervision in business or any undertaking. It implies that without the owner's direct oversight, resources are likely to be wasted, mismanaged, or stolen, leading to failure despite apparent growth or potential.
ముక్కేదిరా అంటే తలచుట్టూ చేయి తిప్పి చూపించినట్లు.
mukkedira ante talachuttu cheyi tippi chupinchinatlu.
When asked where the nose is, showing it by wrapping the hand around the head.
This proverb is used to describe a person who takes a long, complicated, or circuitous route to do something that could be done very simply and directly. It highlights unnecessary complexity and inefficiency in communication or action.
చెడిందిరా పిల్ల అంటే, చేరిందిరా తెనాలి అన్నట్లు
chedindira pilla ante, cherindira tenali annatlu
When said 'the girl is ruined', it means 'she has reached Tenali'
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is already in trouble or has lost their reputation moves to a place or joins a group known for further indulgence or lack of discipline. Historically, Tenali was satirically associated with a carefree or hedonistic lifestyle in folk sayings. It refers to a person's path going from bad to worse.
తులసి కోటలో ఉమ్మేశావేమిరా అంటే, యజ్ఞవేదిక అనుకున్నాను అన్నాడట
tulasi kotalo ummeshavemira ante, yajnyavedika anukunnanu annadata
When asked 'Why did you spit in the Tulasi altar?', he replied 'I thought it was a sacrificial altar (Yagna Vedika)'.
This proverb describes a situation where someone tries to cover up a mistake with an even more absurd or offensive excuse. It refers to people who justify a wrong action by claiming they mistook the situation for something else, which in reality is equally inappropriate or illogical. It highlights the behavior of offering ridiculous justifications for blatant blunders.
యజమాని చూడని చేను పాడు
yajamani chudani chenu padu
A field not watched by its owner goes to ruin.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of personal supervision. It suggests that if a person does not personally oversee their own business, property, or affairs, they are bound to fail or suffer loss due to neglect or mismanagement by others.
ఈ ఎల్ల ఎరుకులమ్మ ఏరూరికి చుట్టమా?
i ella erukulamma eruriki chuttama?
Is this 'Yella Erukulamma' a relative to any village?
This proverb is used to describe someone who claims to be related to everyone or tries to act overly familiar with people they don't actually know. It is often used to criticize a person who meddles in everyone's business or pretends to have connections everywhere just to fit in or gain advantage.
రాగం తప్పిందిరా అంటే యతికి మతిలేదురా అన్నాట్ట
ragam tappindira ante yatiki matiledura annatta
When told the melody was missed, he said the 'Yati' (alliteration) has no sense.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone gives an irrelevant or illogical response to cover up their mistake. It refers to a person who, when criticized for a flaw in their singing (raga), tries to deflect by pointing out a non-existent flaw in the poetic structure (yati), essentially talking nonsense to avoid admitting fault.
అయిందిరా పెండ్లి అంటే, అణిగిందిరా రంది అన్నాడట.
ayindira pendli ante, anigindira randi annadata.
When told 'The wedding is over,' he replied, 'The anxiety has finally subsided.'
This proverb is used to describe a sense of relief after a major, stressful task or responsibility is completed. It highlights the mental burden one carries until a significant event (like a wedding in the family) is successfully concluded, after which the person can finally find peace of mind.
తులసి కోటలో ఉమ్మేసినావేమిరా అంటే, యజ్ఞవేదిక అనుకున్నాను అన్నాడట.
tulasi kotalo ummesinavemira ante, yajnyavedika anukunnanu annadata.
When a man was asked why he spat on the Tulasi-Kôṭa, he replied that he thought it was an altar. The irreverent answer of a sacrilegious sceptic, an altar being still more sacred.—Tulasi is the holy basil (Ocimum Sacrum). Tulasi-Kôṭa is the Telugu name for the altar-like bed in which it is grown, in the inner yard of a Hindu house.
This proverb is used to describe a person who tries to cover up a mistake or an insult with a ridiculous or even more offensive excuse. It highlights the absurdity of justifying a wrong action by claiming it was a different, yet still inappropriate, act. It is often applied to people who give foolish justifications for their blunders.
అడుగున ఎరువుకొద్దీ పైన బంగారం
aduguna eruvukoddi paina bangaram
As much manure at the bottom, so much gold on top.
This proverb highlights that the quality and quantity of a harvest depend on the effort and nutrients provided at the roots. It is used to emphasize that strong foundations and hard work lead to rich rewards.