ఏ రాజ్యానికి ఏ రాజో అన్నట్లు

e rajyaniki e rajo annatlu

Translation

Like saying which king for which kingdom

Meaning

This expression is used to describe a situation where the quality or nature of a leader (or outcome) is perfectly matched to the nature of the people (or circumstances). It often implies that a group of people gets the kind of leadership or consequences they deserve based on their own behavior or character.

Related Phrases

Like a kingdom without Rama.

This expression describes a place or situation that lacks its true leader, soul, or essential guiding force. Just as the kingdom of Ayodhya felt desolate and directionless when Lord Rama was in exile, this phrase is used to describe a scene of emptiness, chaos, or lack of joy despite having all other material resources.

The kingdom belongs to the one who has a mouth.

This expression is used to describe a situation where people who are articulate, vocal, or assertive tend to dominate or succeed, regardless of their actual merit or the truth. It is similar to the English proverb 'The squeaky wheel gets the grease.'

As long as you have saplings, water, and speech, it is the same no matter which kingdom you are in.

This proverb emphasizes self-sufficiency and communication skills. It suggests that if a person has the means to farm (saplings and water) and the ability to speak effectively (to negotiate or stand up for themselves), they can survive and thrive anywhere in the world regardless of the political environment or location.

When "Hiss!" was said to the dog that had been taught to speak, "Hiss!" the dog replied. The consequence of too much petting or spoiling.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is all talk and no action. It refers to people who excel at verbal mimicry or theoretical knowledge but are completely useless or incompetent when it comes to performing the actual practical task. Instead of chasing the prey ('Ujjo' is a command to hunt), the dog simply repeats the command back.

If kings go, do kingdoms disappear?

This expression is used to convey that the world or an organization does not stop functioning just because a leader or a specific individual is gone. It emphasizes that systems are larger than individuals and that life goes on despite the departure of those in power.

As long as the grinding stone is spinning, the whole kingdom is family.

This proverb highlights the fickle nature of human relationships based on wealth. It suggests that when someone is prosperous and their kitchen fire is burning (symbolized by the grinding of grains), many people will claim to be friends and relatives. However, when wealth vanishes, those same people often disappear. It is used to describe fair-weather friends or the influence of money on social status.

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.

Like a wealthy person saying they would buy a kingdom for just some lime (chunam).

This expression is used to describe an arrogant or boastful attitude displayed by those with excessive wealth. It refers to a situation where a rich person underestimates the value of something grand or behaves as if their wealth makes anything easily attainable for a trivial price.

In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person with limited or mediocre abilities is considered superior or exceptional because everyone else in that environment is completely unskilled or lacks knowledge. It highlights how competence is relative to the group one is in.

The courtesan liked by the king became the queen of the kingdom.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone gains power, status, or authority not because of their merit or qualifications, but simply because they are favored by someone in a high position. It highlights how personal favoritism can elevate an undeserving person to a significant role.