కొద్ది వానలకే రెక్కల పురుగులు
koddi vanalake rekkala purugulu
Winged insects appearing even for a little rain.
This expression is used to describe people who get overly excited, show off, or act prematurely even with the slightest opportunity or success. It draws a parallel to how termites or insects sprout wings and swarm out at the very first sign of rain.
Related Phrases
పుణ్యం కొద్దీ పురుషుడు, దానం కొద్దీ బిడ్డ
punyam koddi purushudu, danam koddi bidda
A husband is obtained based on one's merit (punyam), and a child is obtained based on one's charity (danam).
This proverb suggests that the quality of one's life partners and children is a result of their past good deeds and character. It is often used to imply that one's fortune in family life is reflections of their own virtues or to counsel patience and acceptance of one's destiny.
పుణ్యం కొద్దీ పురుషుడు, దానం కొద్దీ బిడ్డలు
punyam koddi purushudu, danam koddi biddalu
Husband according to past virtuous deeds and children according to one’s charity.
The advice is that one should lead a virtuous life, so that in the next life, a lady will be blessed with a noble (good) husband. And if she performs acts of charity, she will be blessed additionally with well-behaved (good) children. It calls upon women to lead a life of virtue. By extension, what applies to women applies equally to men.
దశకొద్దీ పురుషుడు, దానం కొద్దీ బిడ్డలు.
dashakoddi purushudu, danam koddi biddalu.
A man's success depends on his phase of life, children depend on his charity.
This proverb reflects traditional beliefs that a man's prosperity and success are determined by his current planetary period (Dasha/Fate), while the blessing of having good children is a result of the merits earned through charity and good deeds (Daana). It implies that different aspects of life are governed by different karmic outcomes.
మీద మెరుగులు, లోన పురుగులు
mida merugulu, lona purugulu
Glitter on the outside, worms on the inside
This proverb is used to describe something or someone that looks attractive, polished, or perfect on the outside but is actually rotten, corrupt, or empty on the inside. It is equivalent to the English expression 'All that glitters is not gold' and is often used to warn against judging by outward appearances.
పుణ్యం పుట్టెడు, పురుగులు తట్టెడు
punyam puttedu, purugulu tattedu
A basketful of merit, but a basketful of worms.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs a deed with the intention of gaining religious merit (punyam), but the act inadvertently causes harm or results in a mess. It is often applied when an attempt to do good backfires or when a seemingly pious person's actions are actually riddled with flaws.
రూపం కొద్దీ పురుషుడు, పుణ్యం కొద్దీ పుత్రుడు.
rupam koddi purushudu, punyam koddi putrudu.
A man is judged by his appearance, a son is obtained by one's merit.
This proverb suggests that while a man's worth is often superficially judged by his looks or conduct, having a virtuous son is considered a result of one's past good deeds or spiritual merit (Punya). It is used to emphasize that some blessings in life are rewards for one's character and actions.
పూజ కొద్దీ పురుషుడు, పుణ్యము కొద్దీ పుత్రుడు
puja koddi purushudu, punyamu koddi putrudu
A husband according to the worship [ of the wife ], a son according to the good works [ of the father ].
This proverb suggests that the quality of one's life partners and children is a result of one's past deeds, character, and spiritual merit. It is used to imply that the rewards or the caliber of people in one's life are proportionate to the effort and virtue one has cultivated.
అత్తిపండు పగలకొట్టితే, అన్నీ పురుగులే.
attipandu pagalakottite, anni purugule.
If you break a fig, it is all worms.
This expression is used to describe something or someone that looks attractive, perfect, or virtuous on the outside but is actually rotten, corrupt, or full of flaws on the inside. It is often applied to deceptive appearances or hypocritical behavior.
నాభిలో పుట్టిన పురుగు వంటివాడు
nabhilo puttina purugu vantivadu
One like a worm born in the Nâbhi. Nâbhi ( Sans. Vatsanâbha ) is an active vegetable poison, ' the root of the Aconite ferox brought from Nepal' ( Wilson ). Said of a treacherous villain.
This expression is used to describe someone who has intimate, first-hand, and deep knowledge of a person, family, or organization. Just as a worm residing in the navel knows everything about the body, this phrase refers to an insider who knows all the secrets and internal affairs.
పుణ్యము పుట్టెడు, పురుగులు తట్టెడు
punyamu puttedu, purugulu tattedu
A bushelful of good works, and a dishful of worms. A great show of piety, but the prospect of future punishment for evil deeds.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone performs a supposedly good deed or religious act, but the unintended negative consequences, sins, or flaws associated with it far outweigh the benefits. It highlights hypocrisy or the futility of an action that brings more harm than good.