జారచోరుల పొందు చావునకే యగు

jarachorula pondu chavunake yagu

Translation

Friendship with adulterers or thieves leads only to death.

Meaning

This expression serves as a warning against keeping bad company. It implies that associating with immoral or dishonest people (like thieves or those of ill-repute) will inevitably lead to one's downfall, ruin, or destruction. It emphasizes that the consequences of such alliances are always fatal to one's character or life.

Related Phrases

Does death have a death?

This expression is used to signify that something is eternal, inevitable, or that a particular cycle or entity cannot be destroyed. It often implies that a fundamental reality or a recurring problem cannot be ended or killed off simply.

Does death come more than once ?

This expression is used to convey that once someone has reached the absolute bottom or has already faced the worst possible outcome, they no longer fear further risks or consequences. It signifies a state of fearlessness or resilience after an extreme loss or failure, implying that things cannot get any worse than they already are.

A neighbor's friendship exists only as long as one is prosperous.

This proverb highlights the fickle nature of relationships based on social or financial status. It suggests that neighbors or associates are friendly and supportive only when you are wealthy or influential, but they may distance themselves or disappear when you face hardships.

Quarrel leads to loss and friendship to gain.

There is much to gain by living/working together, rather than by quarreling over petty differences. This is a piece of sage advice to keep friendly relations all over.

Death does not come even if the writing (fate) is pierced.

This expression is used to describe someone who is incredibly lucky or has survived a life-threatening situation against all odds. It implies that unless it is one's destined time to die, no amount of danger or misfortune can end their life.

The death of a plowing ox is like the death of the wife by your side.

This proverb emphasizes the immense loss a farmer feels when his working ox dies. In an agrarian society, the ox is the primary source of livelihood and a constant companion in labor; therefore, its loss is compared to the personal tragedy of losing one's spouse, as both signify the loss of a life partner and essential support system.

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.

Engaging in prostitution in front of a cotton-beater.

This proverb is used to describe an act that is utterly futile or a waste of effort. A cotton-beater (pinjari) works with such intense focus and noise while cleaning cotton that they remain completely oblivious to their surroundings. Similarly, doing something scandalous or seeking attention from someone who is too preoccupied or indifferent to notice is useless.

Friendship with Desuru Reddis is like friendship with a ghost.

This proverb is used to warn against entering into associations or friendships with people who are unpredictable, powerful, or potentially harmful. It suggests that just as one cannot trust a ghost, certain alliances may appear beneficial but will eventually lead to trouble or ruin.

Friendship with an executioner ends only with the head.

This proverb warns against forming friendships or alliances with cruel, wicked, or dangerous people. It suggests that such associations are inherently risky and will eventually lead to one's downfall or total destruction. The 'executioner' serves as a metaphor for a person who possesses the power or inclination to harm.