జయాపజయంబు లెవరిసొమ్ము
jayapajayambu levarisommu
Whose property are victory and defeat?
This expression means that success and failure are not the permanent property of anyone; they are unpredictable and can happen to anyone at any time. It is used to suggest that one should remain humble in victory and resilient in defeat, as fortunes are constantly changing.
Related Phrases
శక్తి ఎవరి సొమ్ము? యుక్తిచే సాధింప!
shakti evari sommu? yuktiche sadhimpa!
Whose property is strength? Achieve it through strategy!
This proverb emphasizes that physical strength is not an exclusive possession of anyone and that intelligence or clever strategy (yukti) can overcome raw power (shakti). It is used to encourage using one's wit to solve problems that seem physically impossible or daunting.
సత్యమే జయం
satyame jayam
Truth alone triumphs
This phrase emphasizes that truth and righteousness will ultimately prevail over falsehood. It is often used as a moral guiding principle to encourage honesty and integrity in all aspects of life, regardless of the challenges faced. It is the national motto of India (Satyameva Jayate).
తనుసొమ్ము సోమవారం, మందిసొమ్ము మంగళవారం
tanusommu somavaram, mandisommu mangalavaram
One's own money on Monday, others' money on Tuesday
This proverb describes a hypocritical or selfish attitude towards money and resources. It refers to a person who is very stingy and careful when spending their own money (Monday), but becomes incredibly reckless and extravagant when spending money belonging to others or the public (Tuesday). It is used to criticize those who do not value others' wealth as much as their own.
జయాపజయాలు దైవాధీనాలు.
jayapajayalu daivadhinalu.
Victory and defeat are in the hands of God.
This expression is used to convey that while humans can put in the effort, the ultimate outcome (success or failure) is determined by fate or divine will. It is often used to encourage someone to stay humble in victory or resilient in defeat, acknowledging that not everything is under human control.
భయముంటే వణకు, భయముంటే జయము లేదు.
bhayamunte vanaku, bhayamunte jayamu ledu.
If there is fear, there is trembling; if there is fear, there is no victory.
This expression emphasizes that fear is a major obstacle to success. It suggests that being afraid leads to physical instability (trembling) and mental weakness, which ultimately prevents a person from achieving their goals or winning.
జయము ఉండే వరకు భయములేదు.
jayamu unde varaku bhayamuledu.
There is no fear as long as there is victory.
This expression implies that success or the pursuit of victory provides a sense of courage and security. As long as one is winning or confident in their success, fear cannot take hold. It is often used to motivate someone to focus on the goal rather than the obstacles.
పిసినిగొట్టు సొమ్ము పరుల పాలు, ద్రోహి సొమ్ము దొరల పాలు
pisinigottu sommu parula palu, drohi sommu dorala palu
A miser's wealth goes to others; a traitor's wealth goes to the rulers.
This proverb highlights that ill-gotten or hoarded wealth never stays with the owner. A miser who refuses to spend even on necessities will eventually lose his wealth to strangers or relatives, while those who earn through betrayal or crime will eventually have their assets seized by authorities or the government.
జయమున్నంత వరకూ భయం లేదు
jayamunnanta varaku bhayam ledu
As long as there is victory, there is no fear
This expression is used to signify that success and confidence eliminate fear. It suggests that when one is continuously winning or in a state of triumph, they do not feel intimidated by challenges. It is often used to motivate someone to focus on achieving success to overcome their insecurities.
దర్శనంబు లారు దైవంబు ఒకటి.
darshanambu laru daivambu okati.
Philosophies are six, but God is one.
This expression highlights the concept of 'unity in diversity' within spiritual paths. It refers to the Shat-Darshanas (six schools of Indian philosophy) and explains that while there may be various methods, perspectives, or intellectual paths to reach the divine, the ultimate truth or God remains a single entity. It is used to promote religious tolerance and philosophical harmony.
జయము ఉండే వరకు భయము లేదు.
jayamu unde varaku bhayamu ledu.
As long as fortune favours you, you have nothing to fear.
This expression implies that as long as a person is successful or winning, they do not feel or show any fear. It is used to describe a state of confidence or even overconfidence that persists only during a winning streak, or to suggest that success acts as a shield against anxiety.