గోల గోవిందుడిది, అనుభవం వేంకటేశ్వరునిది
gola govindudidi, anubhavam venkateshvarunidi
The shouting belongs to Govinda, the experience belongs to Venkateswara.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person makes all the noise, complaints, or public effort, while another person quietly enjoys the actual benefits or results. It highlights the disparity between those who express outward turmoil and those who reap the rewards.
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వెంకటేశ్వర్లు
venkateshvarlu
Lord Venkateswara
Venkateswara is a form of the Hindu deity Vishnu. The name translates to 'Lord of Venkata'. It is widely used as a proper name for males in Telugu-speaking regions, often as a mark of devotion to the deity of Tirumala.
సంపాదన ఒకరిది, అనుభవం ఇంకొకరిది
sampadana okaridi, anubhavam inkokaridi
One person earns, another person experiences/enjoys it
This expression is used to describe a situation where one individual works hard to earn money or gather resources, but a different person (often a lazy or entitled relative) spends or enjoys the benefits. It highlights the irony or unfairness of labor and consumption.
వేడుక వేంకటేశ్వరుడిది, గోల గోవిందుడిది
veduka venkateshvarudidi, gola govindudidi
The celebration belongs to Lord Venkateswara, but the noise belongs to the devotee Govindu.
This expression is used to describe a situation where the glory or credit belongs to one person (the center of attention), but the commotion, shouting, or unnecessary hype is created by someone else (the followers or subordinates). It highlights the contrast between the dignity of the core event and the rowdiness of the participants.
అనుభవం ఒకరిది, ఆర్భాటం ఇంకొకరిది
anubhavam okaridi, arbhatam inkokaridi
Experience belongs to one person, while the showy display belongs to another.
This expression is used to describe a situation where one person does the actual hard work or has the genuine expertise, while someone else takes the credit or makes a lot of noise and display to appear important without having done the work.
హక్కు హనుమంతరాయనిది, అనుభవం చెన్నారాయనిది.
hakku hanumantarayanidi, anubhavam chennarayanidi.
The right belongs to Hanumantharayudu, but the enjoyment belongs to Chennarayudu.
This proverb describes a situation where one person holds the legal right or title to something, while another person actually enjoys the benefits or fruits of it. It is used to point out discrepancies between ownership and actual possession or usage.
వేడుక వేంకటేశ్వరుడిది, గోల గోవిందుడిది
veduka venkateshvarudidi, gola govindudidi
The celebration belongs to Venkateswara, while the shouting belongs to Govinda.
This expression is used to describe a situation where one person gets all the honor or glory of an event (Venkateswara), while others do all the hard work or create the commotion (Govinda). It highlights the distinction between the central figure of an occasion and the noisy, effort-intensive participation of the crowd.
పేరు పెనిమిటిది, అనుభవము మామగారిది.
peru penimitidi, anubhavamu mamagaridi.
The name is my husband's, the suffering is my father-in- law's. Said by Sitâ to the Rishis' wives when they condoled with her on her husband's sufferings. She knew that Râma's misfortune was not to be compared with that of her father-in-law Daśaratha who died of grief, cursed by the old hermit whose son he had accidentally killed.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person gets the formal credit or title, but the actual power, benefit, or utility is enjoyed by someone else. It highlights the disparity between nominal ownership and practical usage.
The name with one, the reality with another.
పేరు పెనిమిటిది, అనుభవం మామగారిది
peru penimitidi, anubhavam mamagaridi
The name is the husband's, but the experience (enjoyment) is the father-in-law's
This proverb describes a situation where one person holds a formal title or position of authority on paper, but the actual power, control, or benefits are exercised by someone else. It is often used to critique proxy governance or situations where a figurehead is controlled by a senior member.
ముడుపులు వెంకటేశ్వరుడికి, కేకలు గోవిందుడికి
mudupulu venkateshvarudiki, kekalu govindudiki
Offerings to Lord Venkateswara, but screams to Govinda.
This proverb describes a situation where one person receives all the benefits or wealth (the offerings), while another person receives all the blame or has to do all the hard work (the screams). It is used to point out unfair distribution of rewards versus responsibilities or consequences.
అనుభవం ఒకరిది, అగుడు ఇంకొకరిది
anubhavam okaridi, agudu inkokaridi
The experience belongs to one person, but the pride/boasting belongs to another.
This expression is used to describe a situation where one person does the hard work or goes through an experience, while another person takes the credit or boasts about it as if it were their own achievement. It highlights the irony of someone seeking validation for efforts they did not put in.