కవితనేర్పు యతికూర్పు తెలుపుతుంది

kavitanerpu yatikurpu teluputundi

Translation

The skill of poetry is revealed through the arrangement of 'Yati' (caesura/alliteration).

Meaning

This expression means that a poet's true craftsmanship and command over the language are tested by how well they manage structural constraints like 'Yati' and 'Prasa' in classical prosody. Metaphorically, it implies that a person's real expertise is demonstrated when they successfully navigate the most difficult or technical aspects of their craft.

Related Phrases

Where the sun cannot see, the poet can.

This expression highlights the boundless imagination and foresight of a poet. While sunlight can reach many places, it cannot penetrate the depths of the human heart or the complexities of the abstract mind, which a poet's vision can explore and describe effortlessly. It is used to praise the creative depth and unique perspective of artists.

Two blacks cannot come together to make one white

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Two wrongs don't make a right.' It suggests that combining two negative actions, lies, or mistakes will not result in a positive outcome or the truth.

Teaching the grandfather how to cough.

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Is a crow white or is leather white anywhere?

This expression is used to highlight an impossible or unnatural situation. Just as a crow can never be white and leather is inherently dark, certain truths or character traits cannot be changed no matter how much one tries to pretend otherwise.

Black reveals four curves, while red hides seven curves.

This traditional Telugu proverb highlights the visual properties of colors in relation to physical appearance. It suggests that darker colors (black) tend to emphasize flaws, bends, or physical imperfections in an object or person, whereas brighter colors (specifically red) can mask or hide many more imperfections, making things look more attractive or seamless than they actually are.

The harvest of the field is known as soon as the work is done.

This expression means that the quality or success of an endeavor becomes apparent through the effort put in and the immediate results. It is used to suggest that one doesn't have to wait until the very end to judge the outcome; the initial execution often reveals the final quality.

The skill of women confuses men.

This expression suggests that the cleverness, resourcefulness, or subtle tactics used by women can often be overwhelming or perplexing for men to understand or deal with. It is often used to describe situations where a woman's wit or multi-tasking abilities outshine or frustrate a man.

The beauty and prosperity of a village are revealed by its walls.

This expression suggests that the outward appearance or basic infrastructure of a place reflects its overall condition and the well-being of its inhabitants. In a broader sense, it means that first impressions or small details can reveal the internal state of a person, family, or organization.

Ellamma's life (or fate) will be known once the day breaks.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the true outcome or the reality of a person's condition will only be revealed after a period of time or once a specific event concludes. It implies that current appearances might be deceptive and the final truth will come to light eventually.

The health of the child is revealed by the swelling of the feet.

This proverb is used to indicate that early signs or symptoms are enough to predict a future outcome or a larger underlying problem. Just as swelling in a child's feet can indicate their physical condition, small indicators often reveal the true nature of a person or a situation.