జోలె భుజాన ఉంటే జగమంతా తిరగవచ్చు
jole bhujana unte jagamanta tiragavachchu
If a shoulder bag is on the shoulder, one can travel the whole world.
This proverb highlights the freedom and independence that comes with a minimalist or mendicant lifestyle. It suggests that if someone has no attachments, possessions, or ego (symbolized by the monk's begging bowl or 'jole'), they are free to roam anywhere in the world without fear, burden, or social constraints. It is often used to describe someone who leads a carefree life with minimal needs.
Related Phrases
గుమ్మడికాయల దొంగ అంటే భుజాలు తడుముకున్నట్లు
gummadikayala donga ante bhujalu tadumukunnatlu
When someone mentions the pumpkin thief, he rubs his own shoulders.
This proverb refers to a person with a guilty conscience. According to the legend, a thief who stole pumpkins believed a trick that pumpkin dust was still on his shoulders, and by touching them to check, he gave himself away. It is used when a person's defensive or nervous behavior inadvertently reveals their guilt.
అండలుంటే కొండలు దాటవచ్చు.
andalunte kondalu datavachchu.
If you have support, you can cross mountains.
This proverb emphasizes the power of having backing or support (financial, social, or emotional). It suggests that with the right assistance or a strong foundation, one can overcome even the most formidable obstacles that would be impossible to tackle alone.
పుట్ట మీద గొట్టిన భుజంగము చచ్చునా?
putta mida gottina bhujangamu chachchuna?
Will the snake die if you hit the anthill?
This proverb is used to illustrate that attacking the symptom or the external shell of a problem does not solve the root cause. Just as hitting the mound where a snake lives doesn't kill the snake inside, superficial actions will not yield results when the core issue remains untouched.
అడక్కుంటే జోలె అడుక్కుపోతుంది.
adakkunte jole adukkupotundi.
If you don't ask, even the begging bag will sink to the bottom.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of asking for what one needs or deserves. It suggests that if you are too shy or hesitant to speak up or make a request, you will miss out on opportunities or lose what you already have. It is used to encourage people to be proactive and vocal rather than passive.
ఒంటి కంటే జంట మేలు
onti kante janta melu
A pair is better than being alone
This proverb emphasizes the value of companionship and cooperation. It suggests that two people working together or supporting each other is always better and more effective than a person acting alone. It is often used to encourage marriage, partnership, or teamwork.
తెచ్చుకుంటే భోంచేయి జగన్నాయకా, లేకుంటే ఊరకుండు జగన్నాయకా
techchukunte bhoncheyi jagannayaka, lekunte urakundu jagannayaka
If you bring food, eat, O Jagannayaka; otherwise, remain silent, O Jagannayaka.
This proverb is used to describe a person who is entirely dependent on others or circumstances. It suggests that if things are provided for them, they enjoy it, but if nothing is available, they remain passive and helpless without making an effort to change the situation. It often mocks someone who lacks self-reliance or initiative.
బ్రతికుంటే బలుసాకు తినవచ్చు.
bratikunte balusaku tinavachchu.
If alive, one can subsist even on leaves.
To achieve anything in life, to be alive is important. One should therefore make all efforts to survive and endeavor to reach the goals set for oneself.
తెల్లగా ఉంటే పాలు, నల్లగా ఉంటే నీళ్లు
tellaga unte palu, nallaga unte nillu
If it's white it's milk, if it's dark it's water. Said of a simple minded, guileless man.
This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely naive, innocent, or gullible. It refers to someone who lacks discernment and blindly believes whatever they are told based on superficial appearances without any critical thinking.
తెచ్చుకుంటే భోంచెయ్ జగన్నాయకా, లేకుంటే వూరకుండు జగన్నాయకా
techchukunte bhonchey jagannayaka, lekunte vurakundu jagannayaka
If you get any thing eat it O Jagannâyaka! if you don't get any thing do without it O Jagannâyaka! Jagannâyaka is the idol at Jagannâtha, in Orissa.
This proverb refers to a situation where a person only gets to eat if they put in the effort to procure food themselves. It is used to describe self-reliance or a context where there is no host or provider, implying that if you want something, you must arrange it yourself rather than expecting it to be served.
* La voluntad à todo. † Der Wille ist des Workes Seelc. § Goed verloren, niet verloren; moed verloren, veel verloren; eer verloren, meer verloren; ziel verloren, al verloren.
తెచ్చుకొంటే భోంచెయి జగన్నాయకా, లేకుంటే ఊరకుండు జగన్నాయకా.
techchukonte bhoncheyi jagannayaka, lekunte urakundu jagannayaka.
If you bring it, eat it, O Lord of the Universe; otherwise, stay silent, O Lord of the Universe.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is only provided for or helped if they take the initiative themselves. It refers to a state of self-reliance or a lack of external support, suggesting that if you manage to get something, you can enjoy it; if not, you must remain hungry or quiet without complaining.