ఇల్లు ఇరకటం ఆలి మరకటం

illu irakatam ali marakatam

Translation

A cramped house and a stubborn wife.

Meaning

This proverb describes a situation of extreme discomfort or a person facing hardships both physically and emotionally. It is used to signify that life becomes difficult when one's living space is too small and their life partner is uncooperative or troublesome.

Related Phrases

Swinging is healthier than sitting idle.

This proverb emphasizes that it is better to do even a small, seemingly trivial activity than to do nothing at all. It promotes the idea that staying active, even in a minor way, contributes to physical and mental well-being compared to complete laziness or inactivity.

A Brahmachâri [is equal to ] a hundred monkeys.

This expression is used to describe the restless, mischievous, or unpredictable nature of a young bachelor who has no family responsibilities. Just as a monkey is known for its constant movement and antics, a bachelor is perceived as having excessive energy and a lack of restraint, often causing minor chaos or being overly playful.

The house is small, and the wife like a monkey. A double difficulty.

This proverb is used to describe a person's miserable plight or bad luck when they are stuck in a double whammy of unfortunate circumstances. It specifically refers to having a tiny, suffocating living space combined with a spouse who is troublesome, ill-tempered, or difficult to manage, symbolizing a lack of peace both physically and mentally.

Do not give your word to a poor man, and do not give space to a wealthy man.

This proverb advises caution in social and financial dealings. If you make a promise to a poor person and fail to keep it, their despair may lead to bitterness or social shame for you. Conversely, if you give a wealthy or powerful person space (or a foothold in your affairs/property), they may use their influence to eventually usurp or dominate you.

The hunger of a guest is known to the vessel (or the one serving).

This proverb implies that the true needs or struggles of a person are only understood by those who are directly responsible for them or those who have to bear the burden. It is often used to describe situations where outsiders make assumptions, but the actual difficulty is felt only by the person in charge or the one providing the service.

Turk, stain, turn them over and chop.

This is a rhythmic folk saying or a tongue twister emphasizing that certain things (originally referring to stains on clothes or tough situations) need to be handled thoroughly from both sides to be resolved. In a modern context, it is often used as a playful rhyming phrase or to suggest that one should be relentless in tackling a problem.

When told her presence wasn't needed at the gathering, she said she would come wearing a gold-bordered saree.

This proverb describes a situation where someone is so thick-skinned or desperate to be involved that they ignore a direct rejection. It is used to mock people who try to impose themselves on others or participate in events where they are clearly unwelcome.

If you refuse to admit me to the entertainment given in your house for the poor, I will come to dinner in a rich dress.

This expression describes a situation where someone is being overly persistent or intrusive despite being clearly unwelcome or rejected. It highlights the audacity of trying to impress or participate in an event where one's very presence has been declined.

Said by a poor woman to a rich man.—At many Brahminical cere- monies gifts and food are distributed to the wives of the Vaidikas while a superior entertainment is provided for those of the Laukikas of the Niyyogi class. Forcing oneself upon another.

When told her presence wasn't needed at the gathering, she said she would come wearing a bronze-bordered saree.

This proverb describes a situation where someone is being overly intrusive or thick-skinned. It refers to a person who insists on attending an event or involving themselves in a matter even after being explicitly told they are unwelcome, often by trying to show off or act even more important.

Wealth does not stay in a house where there is constant complaining or misery.

This proverb suggests that prosperity and fortune avoid homes filled with negativity, sorrow, or a lack of contentment. It emphasizes that a positive and harmonious environment is necessary for wealth and well-being to flourish.