జిల్లేడు సీమలో మల్లె తోట అందమట

jilledu simalo malle tota andamata

Translation

A jasmine garden is said to be beautiful in a land of crown flowers (calotropis).

Meaning

This proverb is used to describe something of high quality or beauty that stands out significantly because it is surrounded by mediocrity or harsh conditions. It suggests that even a small positive thing becomes exceptionally valuable when everything else around it is undesirable.

Related Phrases

Will jasmine flowers bloom on Calotropis plants?

This proverb is used to emphasize that one's inherent nature or upbringing cannot be changed. It suggests that good qualities or noble results cannot be expected from something that is fundamentally bad or inferior, just as a fragrant jasmine cannot grow on a bitter Calotropis (Jilledu) shrub.

When the whole house was knocked down, the tiles did not fill a basket.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a lot of effort is put into something, or a great deal of noise/fuss is made about a person or thing, but the actual value, result, or substance is negligible. It highlights a disproportion between appearance and reality.

Appearances are deceitful.

Why does a tonsured widow need plump jasmine flowers?

This is a traditional (and often considered harsh or outdated) proverb used to describe a situation where someone desires or possesses something that is of no use to them, or something they are socially/practically restricted from using. It highlights the irony of having a luxury or beauty that one cannot or should not enjoy according to specific contexts.

Arrogance in Nilapalle, but living in Malapalle.

This proverb is used to describe a person who puts on an air of superiority or great pride despite living in poor or humble conditions. It mocks the hypocrisy of someone who acts wealthy or high-class while their actual situation is quite the opposite.

The talk between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law travels from one mouth to another.

This proverb describes how private family matters or domestic conflicts, particularly those between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, quickly become public gossip. It is used to suggest that secrets or disputes within a household do not stay hidden for long and eventually spread throughout the neighborhood or community.

Like tying jasmine flowers to a bald head.

This expression is used to describe something that is completely out of place, mismatched, or useless. Just as flowers cannot be pinned or tied to a head without hair, it refers to situations where an ornament, a gift, or an effort is wasted because the recipient or the context is unsuitable.

The "Eight prayers" said in a Pariah hamlet.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where something sophisticated, sacred, or highly intellectual is presented to an audience that cannot understand, appreciate, or value it. It signifies performing an action that is completely out of place or inappropriate for the given context or setting.

Do jasmine flowers bloom on crown flower plants?

This expression is used to signify that good results or noble qualities cannot be expected from someone who is inherently bad or from a source that is inferior. It is similar to the English proverb 'You cannot gather grapes from thorns'.

Mallu is a great man among the weavers. Great among low people. Among the common people Scoggin is a doctor.

This proverb is used to mock someone who tries to sound superior or important in a group where everyone is essentially of the same status or rank. It highlights a false sense of hierarchy or self-importance among equals.

Like a jasmine plant growing in an onion field.

This expression is used to describe something beautiful, noble, or pure that is found in an environment that is common, foul-smelling, or unfavorable. It highlights a stark contrast between a person's character and their surroundings or origins.