కాటికి పోయినా కాసు తప్పదు.
katiki poyina kasu tappadu.
Even if one goes to the cremation ground, the coin is inevitable.
This proverb highlights the persistent nature of greed or the inevitable burden of taxes and expenses. It refers to the tradition of placing a coin on a deceased person's body or paying a fee at the funeral pyre, implying that financial obligations or worldly attachments follow a person until the very end.
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వయసు తప్పినా వయారము తప్పలేదు.
vayasu tappina vayaramu tappaledu.
Though he is old he is still a fop.
This expression is used to describe someone who maintains their elegance, charm, or style despite growing old. It suggests that while physical youth may fade, one's poise and attractive demeanor remain intact.
కలకాలం బతికినా కాటికి పోక తప్పదు
kalakalam batikina katiki poka tappadu
No matter how long you live, you cannot avoid going to the cremation ground.
This proverb emphasizes the inevitability of death. It is used to remind someone that despite wealth, power, or a long life, everyone is mortal and will eventually pass away. It serves as a philosophical reflection on the temporary nature of life.
కలకాలం బ్రతికినా కాటికి పోక తప్పదు.
kalakalam bratikina katiki poka tappadu.
Even if you live for a long time, you cannot avoid going to the cremation ground.
This proverb emphasizes the inevitability of death. It signifies that no matter how long or prosperously one lives, life is temporary and death is the ultimate reality for every living being. It is often used to remind people to remain humble or to accept the cycle of life.
బిచ్చానికి పోయినా బిగువు తప్పలేదు, దుప్పటి పోయినా వల్లెవాటు తప్పలేదు
bichchaniki poyina biguvu tappaledu, duppati poyina vallevatu tappaledu
Even when going to beg, the arrogance didn't drop; even when the blanket was lost, the style of wearing the cloth didn't change.
This proverb describes a person who, despite being in a destitute or miserable condition, refuses to give up their false pride, vanity, or pretentiousness. It is used to mock people who maintain an air of superiority or maintain expensive habits even when they are bankrupt or in need of help.
కాశీకి పోయినా కర్మం తప్పలేదు
kashiki poyina karmam tappaledu
Even after going to Kashi, one's fate/karma cannot be escaped.
This expression means that a person's destiny or the consequences of their past actions follow them regardless of where they go or what pilgrimages they undertake. It is used to describe situations where someone tries to escape their problems or bad luck by changing their location, only to find the same difficulties persisting.
కాశికి పోయినా కర్మం తప్పదు.
kashiki poyina karmam tappadu.
Even if you go to Kashi, your karma will not leave you.
This proverb emphasizes that one cannot escape their destiny or the consequences of their past actions simply by changing their location or visiting holy places. It is used to suggest that fate is inevitable regardless of external efforts to avoid it.
కాశీకి పోయినా విడాకులు తప్పలేదట
kashiki poyina vidakulu tappaledata
Even after going to Kashi, the divorce was inevitable.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where an unfortunate fate or a persistent problem follows someone regardless of where they go or what sacred actions they perform. It implies that certain consequences or inherent natures cannot be escaped simply by changing one's location or seeking divine intervention.
కాటికి పోయినా కరణాన్ని నమ్మరాదు
katiki poyina karananni nammaradu
Don't trust a Karanaam even when he is being taken to the cemetery.
This proverb is used to describe a person who is habitually deceitful or manipulative. Historically, 'Karanams' were village officials known for clever record-keeping that often favored themselves. The saying suggests that some people are so inherently untrustworthy or cunning that you should remain cautious of them until your very last breath.
వయసు తప్పినా వయ్యారం తప్పలేదు
vayasu tappina vayyaram tappaledu
The age has passed, but the elegance/grace hasn't left.
This expression is used to describe someone who continues to maintain their stylish appearance, vanity, or graceful mannerisms even as they grow old. It suggests that while their youth is gone, their desire for beauty or their charming conduct remains unchanged.
బిచ్చానికి పోయినా బిగువు తప్పలేదు, దుప్పటి పోయినా వల్లెవాటు తప్పలేదు
bichchaniki poyina biguvu tappaledu, duppati poyina vallevatu tappaledu
Although he goes to beg his pride is not diminished, although his cloth has gone the scarf is not removed from his neck.
This proverb describes a person who maintains an air of false pride or arrogance even after losing everything or falling into a miserable state. It is used to mock someone who refuses to let go of their vanity despite being in a position where they must beg or rely on others.
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