కల్పవృక్షమెంచి కలివి చెట్లెంచుట
kalpavrikshamenchi kalivi chetlenchuta
Counting Kalivi bushes while standing under the Kalpavruksha (divine wish-fulfilling tree).
This expression describes a person who fails to appreciate the great opportunities or immense wealth they already possess, instead focusing on trivial or useless things. It highlights the foolishness of ignoring a significant benefit in favor of something insignificant.
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కీడెంచి మేలెంచమన్నారు
kidenchi melenchamannaru
Think of the harm first and then of good.
This is a suggestion: think of the harm first and then only of the good that may ensue. It is always safe to anticipate problems during the execution of a plan of action, instead of getting stumped later on.
కల్పవృక్షం క్రింద గచ్చపొద ఉన్నట్లు.
kalpavriksham krinda gachchapoda unnatlu.
Like having a thorny bush under the Kalpavriksha (divine wish-granting tree).
This expression is used to describe a situation where something ugly, harmful, or inferior exists right next to something divine, magnificent, or superior. It highlights the stark contrast between greatness and misery, or the presence of a nuisance in a place of great benefit.
కల్పవృక్షము కింద గచ్చపొద ఉన్నట్టు
kalpavrikshamu kinda gachchapoda unnattu
Like the Gachcha bush growing round the Kalpa tree. The Gachcha is a thorny bush, (Guilandina Bonducella); the Kalpa is the celestial tree of desire. Applied to a benevolent man surrounded by evil persons, who do not suffer others to approach him.
This expression is used to describe a situation where something excellent, noble, or divine is ruined by the presence of something unpleasant, harmful, or inferior nearby. It highlights the contrast between greatness and a nuisance.
నన్ను పెంచితే నిన్ను ముంచుతా.
nannu penchite ninnu munchuta.
If you nurture me, I will drown you.
This expression refers to a situation where a person helps or supports someone who eventually turns against them or becomes the cause of their downfall. It is often used to describe ungrateful people or dangerous situations where the beneficiary becomes a threat to the benefactor, similar to the concept of 'nurturing a snake'.
చెట్టు పెరట్లో, పాదు వాకిట్లో
chettu peratlo, padu vakitlo
The tree is in the backyard, but its basin is at the front door.
This expression describes a situation where someone performs the work or resides in one place, but the benefits or results are reaped elsewhere. It is often used to describe someone who works for a household or organization but directs all their earnings or focus to another place, or metaphorically, someone whose body is in one place but whose heart/mind is elsewhere.
కల్పవృక్షం క్రింద గచ్చపొద ఉన్నట్టు.
kalpavriksham krinda gachchapoda unnattu.
Like having a thorny bush under the celestial wish-granting tree.
This expression is used to describe a situation where something excellent, noble, or divine is marred by the presence of something low, prickly, or unpleasant right beside it. It refers to the irony of having a great blessing accompanied by a nuisance.
కల్పవృక్షం దగ్గరకు వెళ్ళి కాయలడిగినట్లు
kalpavriksham daggaraku velli kayaladiginatlu
Like going to the Kalpavriksha (wish-fulfilling tree) and asking for raw fruits.
This expression describes a situation where someone has access to an immense, limitless source of wealth or wisdom but asks for something trivial, small, or insignificant. It is used to point out a lack of vision or the inability to recognize and utilize a great opportunity to its full potential.
ఏ చెట్టూ లేని చోట ఆముదపు చెట్టే మహావృక్షం.
e chettu leni chota amudapu chette mahavriksham.
In a place where there are no trees, even a castor oil plant is a great tree.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person with very little knowledge or skill is considered an expert simply because everyone else around them is completely ignorant or incompetent. It is similar to the English expression 'In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.'
కల్పవృక్షం కింద గచ్చపొద, మంచి గంధం చుట్టూ నాగుపాము.
kalpavriksham kinda gachchapoda, manchi gandham chuttu nagupamu.
A thorny bush under the celestial wish-fulfilling tree; a cobra around the fragrant sandalwood tree.
This expression is used to describe a situation where something divine, beautiful, or beneficial is marred by the presence of something harmful or unpleasant. It highlights the irony of finding bad company or obstacles in the presence of greatness or virtue.
ఏ చెట్టూ లేనిచోట వెంపలి చెట్టు మహావృక్షము
e chettu lenichota vempali chettu mahavrikshamu
In a place where there are no trees, even a Wild Indigo bush is a great tree
This proverb describes a situation where an ordinary or mediocre person is considered great simply because there are no better alternatives available. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.'