జగడమెట్లా వస్తుంది లింగమయ్యా అంటే, బిచ్చంపెట్టవే బొచ్చుముండా అన్నాడట.
jagadametla vastundi lingamayya ante, bichchampettave bochchumunda annadata.
When asked 'How do fights start, Lingamayya?', he replied 'Give me alms, you bald widow!'
This proverb is used to describe a person who intentionally provokes a conflict or starts a fight for no reason. It highlights how someone can turn a normal situation into an argument by using offensive or insulting language unnecessarily.
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దండమయ్యా బాపనయ్యా అంటే, మీతండ్రి నాటి పాత బాకీ యిచ్చి పొమ్మన్నాడట.
dandamayya bapanayya ante, mitandri nati pata baki yichchi pommannadata.
When the Śūdra saluted the Brahman, the latter in return asked him to pay an old debt due by his father. Rudeness in return for civility.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where an attempt to be polite or respectful towards someone results in them taking undue advantage or bringing up old grievances. It signifies that being over-courteous to certain demanding or opportunistic people can sometimes invite trouble or unwanted obligations.
తగవు ఎట్లా వస్తుంది జంగందేవరా అంటే, బిచ్చం పెట్టవే బొచ్చు ముండా అన్నాడట
tagavu etla vastundi jangandevara ante, bichcham pettave bochchu munda annadata
When asked how a quarrel starts, the priest replied, 'Give me alms, you bald widow!'
This proverb describes a situation where someone intentionally initiates a conflict by being unnecessarily rude or provocative. It is used when a person deliberately uses offensive language to spark a fight, even when there is no prior reason for an argument.
బడాయి ఏమిర అన్నయ్యా అంటే పైసా లేదుర తమ్మయ్యా అన్నాడట
badayi emira annayya ante paisa ledura tammayya annadata
When asked 'What is with this showing off, brother?', he replied 'I don't have a single paisa, younger brother.'
This proverb is used to mock people who boast or show off their status and lifestyle while actually being broke or having no resources. It highlights the irony of people maintaining a grand facade despite having an empty pocket.
వెట్టిగదరా పోలా అంటే, యేడవక తీరదే అయ్యా అన్నాడట.
vettigadara pola ante, yedavaka tirade ayya annadata.
When one said " O Pôla! is it not work without pay ?" he replied " Alas! Sir, there is no way to get out of it." Said of any disagreeable duty, which must be performed without remuneration. To have nothing but one's labour for one's pains. Like the tailor who sewed for nothing and found thread himself. Better sit idle than work for nought.
This expression describes a situation where someone is forced to do a difficult or unrewarding task against their will. It highlights the helplessness of an individual who must comply with an order even when they are miserable doing it. It is used to mock or point out a situation where work is done out of pure obligation without any joy or benefit.
శతకోటి లింగాలలో నా బోడి లింగం చూడమన్నాడట
shatakoti lingalalo na bodi lingam chudamannadata
Out of a billion Shiva Lingas, he asked to look for his bald one.
This expression is used when someone makes a ridiculous or impossible request for personal attention or recognition in a massive crowd or a very large collection. It highlights the absurdity of expecting something insignificant or ordinary to be singled out among millions of similar, or superior, entities.
కన్నేల పోయెనోయి కనకలింగమా అంటే, చేసుకొన్న కర్మమోయి శంభులింగమా అన్నాడట.
kannela poyenoyi kanakalingama ante, chesukonna karmamoyi shambhulingama annadata.
"O Kanakalingam ! how did you lose your eyes ?" asked one; "The result of my deeds, O Śambhulingam!" replied the other. An evasive answer.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone tries to hide their mistakes or incompetence by blaming it on fate, karma, or destiny. It specifically refers to people who give philosophical or fatalistic excuses for problems they likely caused themselves, or when someone avoids giving a direct answer to a straightforward question about their failures.
వస్తానయ్యా బావనయ్యా అంటే వద్దే ముండా వర్జ్యముంది అన్నాట్ట.
vastanayya bavanayya ante vadde munda varjyamundi annatta.
When the brother-in-law said 'I will come', the woman replied 'No, it is an inauspicious time'.
This proverb describes people who use silly or unnecessary excuses to avoid something that is actually desirable or appropriate. It specifically mocks those who observe superstitions (like 'Varjyam' or inauspicious timing) at the wrong moments or to an absurd extent, thereby missing out on opportunities or natural events.
చేసుకున్న కర్మమోయి శంభులింగమా అంటే, అనుభవించక తీరదోయి అబ్బులింగమా అన్నాడట
chesukunna karmamoyi shambhulingama ante, anubhavinchaka tiradoyi abbulingama annadata
When one said 'Oh Lord Shambulinga, this is the destiny I have created for myself', the response was 'Oh Abbulinga, there is no way out but to endure it'
This proverb emphasizes the law of karma and accountability. It suggests that one must inevitably face the consequences of their own actions, whether good or bad. It is used in contexts where someone is complaining about their self-inflicted troubles, highlighting that regret is futile and one must endure the results of their past choices.
జగడమెట్లా వస్తాది జంగం దేవరా అంటే, బిచ్చం పెట్టవే బొచ్చు ముండా అన్నాట్ట
jagadametla vastadi jangam devara ante, bichcham pettave bochchu munda annatta
When asked 'How do quarrels start, O holy man?', he replied 'Give me alms, you bald widow!'
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone deliberately provokes a conflict or starts an argument unnecessarily. It highlights how a person can turn a peaceful inquiry or a normal interaction into a fight by using offensive language or being intentionally rude.
ఇల్లు కాలినది జంగమయ్యా అంటే, నా జోలే కప్పరా నా వద్దనే ఉన్నవి అన్నాడట.
illu kalinadi jangamayya ante, na jole kappara na vaddane unnavi annadata.
When the Jangam was told that the house had caught fire, he replied "I have my bag and bowl with me." Selfish indifference.
This proverb describes a person who is completely detached or indifferent to a situation because they have no personal stake or property at risk. It is used to remark on individuals who remain unconcerned about a general disaster or collective loss because their own minimal belongings are safe, or to describe those who prioritize their small interests over a major catastrophe affecting others.