రాని కాలానికి రాని పాట్లు.

rani kalaniki rani patlu.

Translation

Unprecedented troubles for unprecedented times.

Meaning

This expression is used to describe a situation where one encounters strange, unexpected, or extraordinary difficulties that have never been seen before. It often refers to a period of bad luck or changing times where the nature of problems is uniquely challenging or bizarre.

Related Phrases

Wealth unenjoyed returns to the earth.

This proverb suggests that if a person works hard to accumulate wealth but never uses it for their own needs or enjoyment, that wealth is ultimately wasted or taken over by others (like the government or buried in the ground) after their death. It is used to advise people against extreme stinginess and to encourage them to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

A half-burnt log. Said of a mean spirited creature who resents no affront.

This expression refers to a person who is extremely stubborn, obstinate, or unresponsive to advice and logic. Just as a partially burnt, thick log of wood is difficult to handle and neither fully burns away nor remains useful, this phrase describes a person whose behavior is difficult to change or manage.

A lump that cannot be swallowed.

This expression refers to a task, situation, or person that is extremely difficult to handle, manage, or endure. It is often used when one encounters a problem that is too tough to solve or a reality that is too hard to accept.

A powerful oppressor who cannot be overcome.

If it rains during the Bharani kirtu (star), the earth will yield a great harvest.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb. It means that rainfall occurring during the Bharani period (a specific period in the lunar calendar) is highly beneficial for crops, leading to a bountiful harvest across the land.

If born in Bharani, one will rule the Earth.

This is a popular Telugu astrological saying. It implies that individuals born under the 'Bharani' nakshatra (star constellation) are destined for greatness, leadership, or immense wealth, effectively 'ruling the world' in their own sphere of influence.

In unfavorable times, even a frog becomes a ghost.

This proverb is used to describe how when someone's luck is bad or they are going through a period of misfortune, even the smallest, most insignificant problems or people can become major obstacles and cause significant trouble.

Those who trust their mother and the earth will never be ruined.

This proverb emphasizes the unwavering reliability and nurturing nature of one's mother and the land (earth). It suggests that respecting and depending on these two fundamental sources of life ensures a person's well-being and success, as they never betray those who believe in them.

In bad times, even a pigeon pea plant will not bear fruit

This proverb describes a period of misfortune where even the simplest or most reliable tasks fail to yield results. It is used to express that when luck is against someone, even their best efforts and usually dependable resources will let them down.

Inviting someone who won't come is a celebration.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes a grand or polite gesture knowing full well that it won't be accepted or fulfilled. It implies a sense of relief or hollow formality, where the host offers something for the sake of appearances because they are certain the other person will decline, thus saving the host from any real effort or expense.

If you go where you ought not, you will not escape scandal.

This proverb warns that frequenting inappropriate or suspicious places will lead to damage to one's reputation. Even if one is innocent of any wrongdoing, being in a bad environment invites unwanted blame and scandal. It is used to advise someone to be careful about their company and the places they visit.