గుసగుస ఆలోచన గుడిసెకు చేటు

gusagusa alochana gudiseku chetu

Translation

Whispered consultations lead to the ruin of the hut.

Meaning

This proverb warns that secretive or manipulative plotting (whispering) often leads to the destruction of one's own home or foundation. It is used to suggest that transparency is better than conspiring, as secret schemes usually backfire on the people involved.

Related Phrases

A hut joined by solder will fly away with a single blow.

This proverb refers to things that are fragile, poorly constructed, or temporary. It describes a situation where something looks complete but lacks structural integrity, suggesting that even a small problem or a single 'blow' can completely destroy it. It is used to caution against superficial fixes or weak foundations.

Donkey's egg and Garuda's humiliation

This expression refers to chasing after something non-existent or impossible (since donkeys don't lay eggs). It is used to mock someone who is boasting about something that is actually worthless or a complete hoax, often implying that great efforts are being wasted on a ridiculous lie.

Does a thatched hut need a canopy bed?

This proverb is used to criticize someone who desires luxuries far beyond their means or status. It highlights the mismatch between one's basic living conditions and their extravagant demands.

Does a small hut in the village need a bed with a canopy?

This proverb is used to mock someone who desires or demands luxuries that are far beyond their means or status. It highlights the mismatch between a person's humble reality and their extravagant pretensions.

For a burnt hut, whatever rafters can be pulled out are the only profit.

This proverb is used to describe a situation of total loss where one should be grateful for whatever little can be salvaged. It is similar to the English expression 'to make the best of a bad bargain' or 'saving what little remains.' It suggests that when a disaster occurs, even a small recovery is better than nothing.

Why a canopy for a hut, and why a mirror for a blind person?

This proverb highlights the pointlessness of possessing things that are either beyond one's means or of no practical use to the possessor. It is used to describe situations where luxury or tools are wasted on those who cannot afford to maintain them or lack the capacity to utilize them.

Whispers came and set the hut on fire.

This expression refers to how rumors or secrets, often starting as small whispers, can eventually lead to significant trouble or the destruction of one's peace and home. It is used to caution against gossiping and the snowball effect of private talk becoming public scandals.

A gurgling sound is a loss to the pot.

This proverb implies that making unnecessary noise or talking too much about a plan or a secret can lead to its failure. Just as a gurgling sound in a pot might indicate a crack or an instability that could lead to the pot breaking, loose talk or 'noise' in business or personal matters can result in damage or loss.

If the son-in-law is my daughter's husband, is the pinch that came with the son-in-law my husband?

This proverb is used to mock someone who makes absurd or nonsensical comparisons, or someone who draws illogical conclusions from a simple fact. It highlights the foolishness of trying to establish unnecessary or impossible relationships between unrelated things.

Why does a thatched hut made of mats need a door?

This proverb is used to point out the irony of trying to secure or protect something that has very little value or is inherently insecure. It is often used to mock someone who is being overly protective of a worthless item or someone who is making a fuss about security when there is nothing to steal.