కలిసి ఉంటే కలదు సుఖం
kalisi unte kaladu sukham
If stayed together, there is happiness
This is a popular Telugu proverb emphasizing that unity is strength and brings happiness. It is used to advise family members or communities to stay united and work together to ensure peace, prosperity, and mutual support.
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కాలం కలిసి రాక పోతె, కర్రె పామై కాటు వేస్తుంది.
kalam kalisi raka pote, karre pamai katu vestundi.
If time is not favorable, even a stick becomes a snake and bites.
Adverse circumstances make matters worse when times are not favorable.
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.
ఎండా వానా కలిసి వస్తే కుక్కలకు, నక్కలకు పెళ్లి.
enda vana kalisi vaste kukkalaku, nakkalaku pelli.
If sun and rain come together, it is the wedding of dogs and foxes.
This is a popular folk saying used when it rains while the sun is still shining. It describes a rare or paradoxical natural phenomenon. While scientifically known as a 'sunshower', in Telugu culture, it is traditionally associated with the mythical wedding of foxes and dogs.
కాలం కర్మం కలిసిరాకుంటే కమలబాంధవునికైనా కష్టాలు తప్పవు
kalam karmam kalisirakunte kamalabandhavunikaina kashtalu tappavu
If time and fate do not align, even the Sun God cannot escape troubles.
This proverb emphasizes the power of time (Kalam) and destiny (Karma). 'Kamalabandhavudu' refers to the Sun (the friend of the lotus). It means that when one's luck or time is bad, no matter how powerful, radiant, or influential they are, they must endure hardships. It is used to describe situations where even the most capable people face failures due to unfavorable circumstances.
బ్రతికి ఉంటే బలుసుకూర తిని బ్రతకవచ్చు
bratiki unte balusukura tini bratakavachchu
If I live, I can exist on Balusukûra. Balusukûra is the Canthium Parviflorum. Preferring hardship to oppression. "Submission to any necessity however grievous." (Elliot. ) What can't be cured must be endured.
This proverb emphasizes that life is the most precious thing of all. As long as a person is alive, they can find a way to survive even in the most difficult circumstances or with the simplest of food. It is often used to encourage hope during crises or to suggest that safety and survival are more important than luxury or status.
కలసి ఉంటే కలదు సుఖం
kalasi unte kaladu sukham
Living in unity gives happiness. Joint families are comfortable.
తెలిసి తెలిసి బొందలో పడటం
telisi telisi bondalo padatam
Falling into a pit knowingly.
This expression is used when someone makes a mistake or gets into trouble despite being fully aware of the consequences or the danger beforehand. It signifies a lack of caution or ignoring warnings.
కాలం, కర్మం కలిసి రాకపోతే కమల బాంధవుడికైనా కష్టాలు తప్పవు.
kalam, karmam kalisi rakapote kamala bandhavudikaina kashtalu tappavu.
If time and fate do not align, even the Sun God (the friend of the lotus) cannot escape troubles.
This proverb emphasizes the power of destiny and timing. It suggests that when one's luck or fate is unfavorable, even the most powerful or divine beings must face hardships. It is used to express that certain failures or struggles are inevitable due to cosmic timing, regardless of one's capability.
కలిసి వచ్చే కాలం వస్తే, నడిచి వచ్చే కొడుకు పుడతాడు
kalisi vachche kalam vaste, nadichi vachche koduku pudatadu
When times are favorable a walking (precocious) son will be born.
When circumstances are favorable, good things happen in quick succession. One should wait for the right time, when good fortune will smile on him, instead of losing hope in moments of misfortune.
పాపం ఉంటే భయం, పల్లం ఉంటే నీళ్లు
papam unte bhayam, pallam unte nillu
Where there is sin there will be fear, where there is low ground there will be water.
This proverb highlights natural consequences. Just as water naturally flows and settles in low-lying areas (slopes), guilt or fear naturally follows a person who has committed a wrong act. It is used to describe how a guilty conscience is always fearful of being caught or punished.