గుబ్బలమ్మ చళ్లు చూసి సన్యాసిగాడు సంబరపడ్డాడు
gubbalamma challu chusi sanyasigadu sambarapaddadu
Seeing the hanging breasts of the goddess, the ascetic rejoiced.
This proverb is used to describe a person who gets unnecessarily excited or finds joy in things that are actually a sign of decay, old age, or poor condition. In the context of the saying, sagging breasts (due to age or lack of care) are mistaken for something desirable by a foolish person who lacks discernment.
Related Phrases
పొత్తుకు మలయాళం, సంబంధానికి సాంబారు
pottuku malayalam, sambandhaniki sambaru
Malayalam for friendship, Sambar for a relationship.
This expression is used to highlight situations where there is no logical connection between the components mentioned, or where someone makes a completely irrelevant or mismatched choice. It often mocks a lack of compatibility or a nonsensical pairing in social or business dealings.
నాయనకు పెండ్లి సంబరము, అమ్మకు సవతి సంకటము
nayanaku pendli sambaramu, ammaku savati sankatamu
The father celebrates the marriage, while the mother suffers the hardship of a co-wife.
This proverb describes a situation where one person's joy or celebration causes direct misery or hardship to another. It is used to highlight conflicting interests or cases where an action is selfishly celebrated without considering the pain it inflicts on those closest.
వాపును చూసి బలము అనుకున్నదట.
vapunu chusi balamu anukunnadata.
On seeing the swelling, she took it as a sign of growing strength
Swelling is not healthy growth. We should be wise in our judgment and should not rush to conclusions, by merely noting the external appearances.
శత్రువుని చూసి కోపం సంతుని చూసి శాంతం
shatruvuni chusi kopam santuni chusi shantam
Anger upon seeing an enemy, peace upon seeing a saint
This expression describes the natural human tendency to react differently based on the person encountered. It implies that our internal state—whether aggressive or calm—is often a reflection of the company we keep or the character of the person standing before us. It is used to suggest that one should strive for emotional balance or to describe how someone's demeanor shifts instantly depending on their surroundings.
డబ్బును చూసి భయంగాని, బుద్ధిని చూసి కాదు.
dabbunu chusi bhayangani, buddhini chusi kadu.
Fear is for the money, not for the wisdom.
This expression is used to describe a situation where people respect or fear someone only because of their wealth and social status, rather than their character, intelligence, or integrity. It highlights the materialistic nature of society.
చంకలు చూసుకొని సంబరపడితేనే సరా, ముందరి పాటు చూసుకో అన్నాడట
chankalu chusukoni sambarapaditene sara, mundari patu chusuko annadata
Is it enough to just look at your armpits and feel happy? Look at the road ahead, he said.
This expression is used to caution someone who is overly confident or celebrating a small success without considering the future challenges or the difficult journey ahead. It highlights the foolishness of being self-satisfied while ignoring upcoming obstacles.
కాకి చావు కనకమ్మ చావు
kaki chavu kanakamma chavu
A crow's death, Kanakamma's death
This expression is used to describe a death or an event that goes unnoticed and unmourned by anyone. It highlights the insignificance of an individual's passing, suggesting that just as no one cries for a common crow, no one cares about the departure of a person who had no social standing or meaningful connections.
సంబరపు చలిగాలికి ఎదురు వాకిలి వలె.
sambarapu chaligaliki eduru vakili vale.
Like an open doorway facing the celebratory cold wind.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is overly eager or excessively prepared for something that might actually be uncomfortable or harmful, similar to opening a door wide to a freezing wind. It highlights a lack of foresight or a naive enthusiasm for a situation that requires caution.
సంబరపు చలిగాలికి యెదురు వాకిలి.
sambarapu chaligaliki yeduru vakili.
A door opposite to the deliciously cool wind. Said ironically of a bitterly cold wind.
This proverb describes a situation where an already difficult or uncomfortable condition is worsened by one's own actions or poor planning. Just as a cold wind is biting, having a door directly facing it makes the cold unbearable. It is used to describe an invitation to unnecessary trouble.
అత్తను చూసి దాచుకోవడం, పిల్లను చూసి పారేసుకోవడం
attanu chusi dachukovadam, pillanu chusi paresukovadam
Hiding upon seeing the mother-in-law, throwing away upon seeing the child.
This expression refers to a person who is hypocritical or selective in their behavior based on self-interest. It describes someone who acts disciplined or stingy in front of authority figures (like a mother-in-law) to make a good impression, but becomes careless or overly generous when dealing with those who have no power over them (like a child).