గువ్వ గూడెక్కితే రాజు మేడెక్కెడంట

guvva gudekkite raju medekkedanta

Translation

When the bird enters its nest, the king climbs to his terrace.

Meaning

This proverb highlights the influence of timing and circumstances. It suggests that even the highest authority (the king) follows certain natural or routine patterns, such as resting or ending the day when nature signals it. It can also imply that every action has its appropriate time, or that small events can trigger larger outcomes.

Related Phrases

When the king's wife climbed the palace, the potter's daughter-in-law climbed her hut.

This expression is used to mock someone who blindly tries to imitate people far above their status or means, often in a way that is ridiculous or unnecessary. It highlights the folly of mindless competition without considering one's own circumstances.

The dove reached its nest, and the king reached his palace.

This expression refers to the end of a long day when everyone, regardless of their status or stature, returns to their respective homes to rest. It signifies the arrival of evening or the conclusion of an event where participants disperse to their natural habitats or places of residence.

After eating the eggs, it climbed the nest and chirped/cried out.

This proverb is used to describe a person who, after committing a wrong or a crime, behaves arrogantly or draws attention to themselves instead of being repentant or discreet. It is similar to 'adding insult to injury' or the audacity of someone acting like a victim after being the perpetrator.

The owl took to its nest, the grandmother took to her bed.

This is a traditional Telugu riddle or a rhythmic saying describing the onset of evening or night. It signifies that at the end of the day, everyone—from birds to humans—returns to their place of rest. It is often used in a poetic sense to describe the natural conclusion of daily activities.

When the king's wife went on the top of the palace, the potter's daughter-in-law went on the top of the hut.

This proverb describes people who blindly imitate others who have more status or resources, without considering their own limitations or the practicality of the situation. It highlights the absurdity of competitive behavior when one lacks the means to match the person they are copying.

The dove reached its nest, and the grandmother climbed into her bed

This is a rhythmic expression used to describe the onset of evening or dusk. It signifies the end of a long day when birds return to their homes and the elderly retire to rest, symbolizing a time for everyone to settle down.

They say a dove laid an egg in the place that was just cleaned and smeared with cow dung.

This proverb is used to describe someone who takes advantage of others' hard work or expects results immediately after a task is completed. It refers to a situation where a person tries to claim a spot or benefit from a space right after someone else has put in the effort to prepare it, or more commonly, it mocks someone who expects a result to happen instantly in a newly prepared environment.

Like saying, 'I climbed the bank, I climbed the mound, I climbed the fig tree hill.'

This expression is used to describe someone who celebrates prematurely or boasts about overcoming hurdles before the entire task is actually completed. It highlights a sense of relief and pride after passing through several difficult stages of a process, often used when one feels they have finally reached a safe or stable position after a series of struggles.

Why climb a cubit just to sink a fathom?

This proverb is used to criticize actions that lead to temporary success followed by a much greater downfall. It advises against pursuing short-term gains or prideful actions that ultimately result in a significant loss or humiliation. It is similar to the idea of taking one step forward and two steps back.

A dove entered the King's palace, and a myna entered the Queen's palace.

This expression is used to describe a situation where harmony, beauty, or auspicious events are occurring in multiple places or among different parties. It can also be used as a rhythmic or poetic way to describe the presence of love and joy in a household or relationship.