మఖలో పుట్టి పుబ్బలో పోయినాడు
makhalo putti pubbalo poyinadu
Born in Makha, he died in Pubba.
This expression describes something that was extremely short-lived or a situation where a person enjoyed a very brief period of success or life. It refers to the consecutive lunar mansions (Nakshatras) in the Hindu calendar; since Pubba follows Makha immediately, it signifies a very small window of time between the beginning and the end.
Related Phrases
మఘలో మానెడు, పుబ్బలో పుట్టెడు
maghalo manedu, pubbalo puttedu
A measure in Magha, a basketful in Pubba.
This is an agricultural proverb related to rainfall during specific lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It means that even a small amount of rain during the 'Magha' season is valuable, but heavy rain during the 'Pubba' season is extremely beneficial and results in a bountiful harvest.
మఘలో పుట్టి, పుబ్బలో మాడినట్లు
maghalo putti, pubbalo madinatlu
Born in Magha and scorched in Pubba
This proverb describes a very short-lived existence or a situation that ends prematurely right after it begins. It refers to the lunar mansions (nakshatras); if rain or a crop starts in the Magha season but fails by the very next season (Pubba), it signifies a total loss. It is used to describe efforts, lives, or projects that perish shortly after their inception.
మాచకమ్మ సమర్త మఖ అయినా ఒకటే పుబ్బ అయినా ఒకటే
machakamma samarta makha ayina okate pubba ayina okate
Machakamma reaching puberty is the same whether it is in Makha or Pubba stars.
This proverb is used to describe a situation or a person's involvement that is completely inconsequential or makes no difference to the outcome. It suggests that certain events are so trivial that the timing or specific circumstances surrounding them do not matter at all.
మఖ పుబ్బలు వరపయితే, మహత్తయిన క్షామము
makha pubbalu varapayite, mahattayina kshamamu
When there's a drought in Makha or Pubba, a great famine will follow. Makh and Pubba are the 10th and 11th lunar mansions.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb referring to the 'Karti' or solar mansions. Makha and Pubba are crucial periods for rainfall in the Telugu calendar. If it doesn't rain during these specific periods, it signifies a severe drought and a total failure of crops for the season.
మఖలో పుట్టి, పుబ్బలో పోయినట్లు
makhalo putti, pubbalo poyinatlu
Born in Makha and gone by Pubba.
This expression refers to something that has an incredibly short lifespan or a transient nature. It is based on the sequence of lunar mansions (Nakshatras) in the Telugu calendar; Makha and Pubba are consecutive. It is used to describe situations, trends, or lives that end almost as soon as they begin.
పుబ్బలో పుట్టి, మఖలో మాడినట్లు... పుణ్యానికి పెట్టే అమ్మా! నీ మొగుడితో సమానంగా పెట్టమన్నట్లు!
pubbalo putti, makhalo madinatlu... punyaniki pette amma! ni mogudito samananga pettamannatlu!
Born in Pubba, withered in Makha... Oh lady giving for free! Serve me as much as you serve your husband!
This expression describes the height of audacity or greed. It refers to a beggar who, instead of being grateful for a free meal, demands to be served the same portion or quality as the head of the household. It is used when someone receiving a favor starts making unreasonable or entitled demands.
అందములో పుట్టిన గంధపుచెక్క, ఆముదములో పుట్టిన మడ్డి.
andamulo puttina gandhapuchekka, amudamulo puttina maddi.
A piece of sandal wood born of beauty, and the dregs of castor oil.
This expression is used to highlight a stark contrast between two people or things, usually siblings or items from the same source. It compares one that is virtuous, high-quality, or beautiful (sandalwood) to another that is useless, inferior, or unpleasant (castor oil residue).
విశాఖలో ఇల్లు కట్టద్దు, పుబ్బలో విత్తు చల్లద్దు.
vishakhalo illu kattaddu, pubbalo vittu challaddu.
Do not build a house during the Vishakha star, and do not sow seeds during the Pubba star.
This is a traditional agricultural and astrological proverb based on the lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It advises against building houses during Vishakha due to heavy rainfall risks, and warns that seeds sown during Pubba will likely rot or be destroyed by excessive rains, emphasizing the importance of timing in farming and construction.
మిథునంలో పుట్టిన మొక్క, మీసకట్టులో పుట్టిన కొడుకు అక్కరకు వస్తారు.
mithunamlo puttina mokka, misakattulo puttina koduku akkaraku vastaru.
A plant sprouted in the month of Mithuna and a son born when the father has a full mustache will come to use.
This proverb highlights the importance of timing and maturity. It suggests that crops planted during the favorable Mithuna season (early monsoon) yield well, and a son born when the father is at his prime/mature age (symbolized by a thick mustache) will grow up to be supportive and responsible when the father needs him most.
కోటలో కొల్లవంక ధారలో పోయినట్లు
kotalo kollavanka dharalo poyinatlu
Like the wealth of a fort being swept away in a heavy stream of water.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a massive amount of wealth or resources is being wasted or lost rapidly and uncontrollably. It signifies that even a vast treasure (like that found in a fort) can disappear if there is a continuous, unchecked drain or leakage.