కదురు కవ్వం ఆడితే కాలం చల్లంగా ఉంటుంది.
kaduru kavvam adite kalam challanga untundi.
If the spindle and the churning stick are active, the times will be prosperous.
This proverb highlights the importance of traditional household industry (spinning) and dairy farming (churning). It means that when people are hardworking and productive in their basic trades, society remains peaceful, stable, and economically sound.
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కాడు కాలుతూ ఉంటే, కన్నె ఎదుగుతూ ఉంటుంది.
kadu kalutu unte, kanne edugutu untundi.
While the graveyard is burning, the maiden is growing.
This proverb highlights the cycle of life and the relentless passage of time. It illustrates that even while death and destruction are occurring in one place (the graveyard), life and growth continue elsewhere. It is used to describe the inevitable continuity of life and the simultaneous nature of ending and beginning.
కుక్కకు కూడా కలిసివచ్చే కాలమని ఉంటుంది.
kukkaku kuda kalisivachche kalamani untundi.
Even a dog will have a favorable time.
This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'Every dog has its day.' It is used to suggest that everyone, no matter how insignificant or unfortunate they may seem, will eventually have a period of success, luck, or opportunity in their life.
నోరు ఉంటే ఊరు ఉంటుంది
noru unte uru untundi
If you have a mouth, you have a village.
This proverb emphasizes that if one has effective communication skills or the ability to speak up, they can survive and thrive anywhere. It highlights that being vocal and persuasive helps a person find support, resources, and a place in society.
కాలు చెయ్యి ఉన్నంతకాలం కాలం గడుస్తుంది.
kalu cheyyi unnantakalam kalam gadustundi.
As long as hands and feet are working, time will pass.
This expression emphasizes the importance of physical health and self-reliance. It implies that as long as a person is physically capable and mobile, they can work, earn, and sustain themselves without depending on others.
ఇంటి దీపం గదా అని ముద్దాడితే మూతి కాలకుండా ఉంటుందా?
inti dipam gada ani muddadite muti kalakunda untunda?
If you kiss the house lamp just because it is yours, will your lips not get burnt?
Just because someone is close to you or related to you, it doesn't mean their harmful actions or nature won't hurt you. This expression is used to warn that one should maintain boundaries even with loved ones, as fire remains fire regardless of ownership.
కవ్వం కదురు తిరిగిన ఇంట కరువులేదు
kavvam kaduru tirigina inta karuvuledu
There is no famine in a house where the churning rod and the spindle revolve.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of hard work and productivity. The churning rod (kavvam) represents dairy farming and food production, while the spindle (kaduru) represents weaving and household industry. It means that a family that is constantly engaged in labor and domestic crafts will always be prosperous and never face poverty.
అన్నము అరగడియలో అరుగుతుంది, ఆదరణ శాశ్వతంగా ఉంటుంది.
annamu aragadiyalo arugutundi, adarana shashvatanga untundi.
Food is digested in half a hour, but affection remains forever.
This proverb emphasizes that while material hospitality like providing a meal is temporary, the warmth, kindness, and respect shown to a person leave a lasting impact on their heart. It is used to teach that the attitude of the host matters more than the food served.
కదురూ కవ్వమూ ఆడితే కరువు లేదు.
kaduru kavvamu adite karuvu ledu.
If the spindle and the churning stick keep moving, there will be no poverty.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of hard work and industry. The 'spindle' represents weaving/tailoring and the 'churning stick' represents dairy/agriculture. It means that as long as one remains productive and works diligently in their vocation, they will never face starvation or scarcity.
కదురూ కవ్వం ఆడితే కరువే లేదు
kaduru kavvam adite karuve ledu
If the spindle and the churning stick are moving, there will be no famine
This proverb emphasizes the importance of hard work and self-sufficiency. The 'spindle' represents weaving/textile work, and the 'churning stick' represents dairy/farming activities. It suggests that as long as one is industrious and keeps working at their traditional crafts or trades, they will never face poverty or hunger.
అల్లమంటే తెలియదా బెల్లం మాదిరి పుల్లగా ఉంటుంది అన్నాడట
allamante teliyada bellam madiri pullaga untundi annadata
When asked about ginger, he said 'Don't I know? It is sour just like jaggery'.
This expression is used to mock someone who pretends to be an expert or highly knowledgeable about a subject when they actually lack even the most basic understanding of it. It highlights the absurdity of giving a confidently wrong answer where the description (sour jaggery) contradicts the actual nature of the object (pungent ginger).