కష్టాలు నిన్ను కష్టపెట్టేవరకు నీవుగా వాటిని కలియబెట్టవద్దు.
kashtalu ninnu kashtapettevaraku nivuga vatini kaliyabettavaddu.
Do not stir up troubles yourself until troubles trouble you.
This expression advises against seeking out or creating problems prematurely. It suggests that one should not worry about or interfere with potential difficulties until they actually manifest and require attention. It is similar to the English proverb 'Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you'.
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బుడ్డది చిక్కినా కష్టమే, బలిసినా కష్టమే
buddadi chikkina kashtame, balisina kashtame
If the young girl gets thin it's a problem, if she grows too fat it's also a problem.
This proverb is used to describe a delicate or troublesome situation where there is no perfect outcome. No matter which way things turn out, there will be difficulties or complaints. It is often used to refer to people who are never satisfied or situations that are inherently problematic regardless of the change in state.
నన్ను చూస్తే, నిన్ను కాస్తా.
nannu chuste, ninnu kasta.
If you look after me, I will protect you.
This is a popular Telugu saying often used in the context of money or savings (Dhanam). It suggests that if you manage your resources wisely and take care of your wealth, it will in turn protect you during difficult times or when you are in need.
కల్లాకపటం లేని వారికి కష్టాలు తప్పవు.
kallakapatam leni variki kashtalu tappavu.
Hardships are inevitable for those who have no deceit or guile.
This expression suggests that innocent, honest, and straightforward people who lack cunning or manipulative traits often find themselves facing more difficulties in a world filled with deceitful individuals. It is used to describe how the lack of malice can sometimes make one vulnerable to life's challenges or exploitation by others.
కష్టాలు కలకాలం కాపురముండవు
kashtalu kalakalam kapuramundavu
Hardships do not live (stay) with you forever
This expression is used to offer comfort and hope during difficult times. It signifies the transient nature of problems, suggesting that just as joy is temporary, suffering and struggles will also eventually pass and are not permanent fixtures in one's life.
కరువునాటి కష్టాలుండవుగాని, కష్టాలనాటి మాటలుంటాయి.
karuvunati kashtalundavugani, kashtalanati mataluntayi.
The hardships of famine days will not remain, but the words spoken during those hardships will.
This proverb emphasizes that while physical or financial difficulties are temporary and will eventually pass, the harsh words, insults, or lack of support experienced during those times are remembered forever. It serves as a reminder to be kind and mindful of one's speech even during stressful or lean periods.
సుఖము కష్టముకే.
sukhamu kashtamuke.
Happiness [is followed by ] trouble. Grief borders on the extremes of gladness. (Latin.) If you laugh to-day you may cry to-morrow.
This expression means that true happiness or comfort can only be achieved after enduring hard work or difficulty. It emphasizes that the reward of pleasure is the result of previous struggle.
సన్యాసం చివర కష్టం, సంసారం మధ్య కష్టం
sanyasam chivara kashtam, samsaram madhya kashtam
Asceticism is difficult at the end, family life is difficult in the middle
This proverb highlights the challenges of different stages of life. Being a monk or ascetic (Sanyasam) is difficult in old age due to loneliness and physical ailments, whereas family life (Samsaram) is hardest in the middle years when one is burdened with responsibilities, financial stress, and raising children.
మనిషికి గాక కష్టాలు మానులకా వచ్చేది?
manishiki gaka kashtalu manulaka vachchedi?
Do troubles come to trees instead of humans?
This proverb is used to comfort someone going through a difficult time. It suggests that experiencing hardships is a natural part of the human condition, implying that if humans don't face struggles, then who or what else would? It is often used to emphasize resilience and the normalcy of facing challenges in life.
ఈ కష్టాలకన్నా మా అత్త పెట్టే కష్టాలే బాగున్నాయి అన్నదట
i kashtalakanna ma atta pette kashtale bagunnayi annadata
She said the troubles caused by her mother-in-law were better than these hardships
This expression is used to describe a situation where current new difficulties are so overwhelming that previous hardships, which were once considered unbearable, now seem preferable or mild by comparison. It highlights a 'from the frying pan into the fire' scenario.
సుఖాలు కష్టాల కోసమే
sukhalu kashtala kosame
Happiness is for the sake of hardships (or hardships follow happiness)
This expression is used to remind someone that life is a cycle of ups and downs. It suggests that comfort and joy are often temporary and serve as a preparation or a precursor to challenging times, encouraging emotional resilience and a balanced perspective on life's fluctuations.