కూరిమి గల దినములలో నేరములెన్నడును కలుగనేరవు

kurimi gala dinamulalo neramulennadunu kaluganeravu

Translation

In the days of affection, faults never appear.

Meaning

This expression means that when people are in love or have a strong bond of friendship, they tend to overlook each other's mistakes and flaws. It is used to describe the initial stages of a relationship or deep intimacy where everything the other person does is seen in a positive light.

Related Phrases

When affection turns into bitterness, only faults appear.

This expression describes how a change in a relationship alters one's perspective. When people who were once close or affectionate towards each other become estranged or bitter, they stop seeing each other's virtues and begin to see only flaws and mistakes in everything the other person does. It is often used to describe the psychological shift from love to animosity.

A mouth without betel leaf, a pond without a lotus.

This expression emphasizes that certain things are incomplete or lack beauty without their essential adornments. Just as a pond looks barren without a lotus flower, a face/mouth is traditionally considered to lack grace or festive spirit if it hasn't partaken in 'Tambulam' (betel leaves and nuts), which is a symbol of auspiciousness and social culture in Telugu tradition.

Even a river will forgive three offences. Referring to the three times which a man is said to sink before drowning. The duty of forgiveness.

This expression is used to signify patience and tolerance. Just as a river might not overflow or cause destruction immediately upon the first few disturbances, a wise or powerful person often overlooks a few mistakes before taking action or reacting. It suggests that one should have a certain level of endurance and give others a chance to rectify their behavior before passing judgment or retaliating.

Why step in the mud and then why wash your feet?

This proverb is used to advise someone to avoid getting into trouble or making a mistake in the first place, rather than trying to fix it later. It is similar to the English saying 'Prevention is better than cure.' It suggests that one should use foresight to avoid messy situations instead of wasting effort resolving them.

The cat which could not drink, upset the pot.

This proverb is used to describe someone who lacks the necessary skills or knowledge to do a task correctly, but instead of admitting it, they end up ruining the opportunity or causing a mess. It highlights how incompetence can lead to wastefulness or destruction.

Will the woman who has learnt to play the harlot, not learn to lie?

This proverb is used to suggest that a person who is capable of committing a major transgression or a serious moral wrong is certainly capable of lying to cover it up. It implies that deceit naturally accompanies wrongful actions, and one should not expect honesty from someone who lacks integrity.

Where there is a fault, there is also compassion.

This expression suggests that forgiveness and mercy are most relevant and necessary precisely where a mistake or crime has occurred. It is used to advocate for a humane approach or empathy toward those who have erred, implying that justice should be tempered with grace.

In the days when there is affection, faults will never arise.

This proverb highlights that when there is love and strong friendship between people, they tend to overlook each other's mistakes or flaws. It is used to describe how affection creates a sense of tolerance and bias where one sees no wrong in the person they love.

When someone who rarely does anything goes to eat jamun fruits, crimes were pinned on them.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an innocent or inexperienced person tries to do something simple or enjoy a rare treat, but ends up being blamed for something wrong or getting into unexpected trouble. It signifies bad timing or being caught in a streak of misfortune.

Blackberries are available only during the moonlit days.

This expression is used to signify that opportunities, wealth, or good times are transient and specific to a certain period. Just as Jamun (Blackberry) fruits appear in their peak season, certain benefits or joys in life are temporary and should be enjoyed or utilized while they last.