మంచి వానికి మరణం లేదు
manchi vaniki maranam ledu
A good person has no death
This expression signifies that while a person may physically pass away, their virtuous deeds, character, and legacy live on forever in the hearts of others. It is used to emphasize the immortality of a good reputation.
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దలారికి దండుగ భయం, మసీదుకు చొంగ భయం లేదు
dalariki danduga bhayam, masiduku chonga bhayam ledu
A broker fears loss, but a mosque has no fear of drool.
This proverb highlights the difference between those who have much to lose and those who have nothing at stake. A businessman or broker (Dalari) is always worried about financial loss (Danduga), whereas an inanimate object like a mosque (Masid) or someone with no reputation/possessions is indifferent to minor insults or filth (Chonga). It is used to describe how people's anxieties depend on their status or what they stand to lose.
మంచి ప్రాణానికి మండలము వరకు భయము లేదు
manchi prananiki mandalamu varaku bhayamu ledu
There is no fear for a good life for forty days. A strong man can exist without food for that period.
This expression suggests that an honest person with a clear conscience does not need to fear any consequences or dangers for a long time. It emphasizes that integrity provides long-term protection and peace of mind, implying that a person who lives rightly remains fearless throughout their lifetime (a 'mandala' often referring to a specific long cycle of time or the horizon).
భయముంటే వణకు, భయముంటే జయము లేదు.
bhayamunte vanaku, bhayamunte jayamu ledu.
If there is fear, there is trembling; if there is fear, there is no victory.
This expression emphasizes that fear is a major obstacle to success. It suggests that being afraid leads to physical instability (trembling) and mental weakness, which ultimately prevents a person from achieving their goals or winning.
ప్రాణం ఉన్నంత వరకు భయం లేదు
pranam unnanta varaku bhayam ledu
As long as life remains, there is no fear. Until the destined period of life has come to a close death need not be feared. While there is life there is hope.
This expression is used to convey resilience and courage. It suggests that as long as a person is alive, they have the strength to face any challenge or overcome any adversity. It is often used to motivate someone to stay brave during difficult times.
మించినదానికి విచారించి ఫలం లేదు
minchinadaniki vicharinchi phalam ledu
There is no point in worrying about what is past.
This proverb is equivalent to 'don't cry over spilled milk'. It is used to suggest that once something has happened or a mistake has been made that cannot be undone, there is no use in feeling regret or sorrow about it; instead, one should move forward.
జయమున్నంత వరకూ భయం లేదు
jayamunnanta varaku bhayam ledu
As long as there is victory, there is no fear
This expression is used to signify that success and confidence eliminate fear. It suggests that when one is continuously winning or in a state of triumph, they do not feel intimidated by challenges. It is often used to motivate someone to focus on achieving success to overcome their insecurities.
నీళ్ళలో మునిగి ఉన్న వానికి నిప్పు భయం లేదు
nillalo munigi unna vaniki nippu bhayam ledu
One who is submerged in water has no fear of fire
This proverb is used to describe a person who is already in a state of extreme misery or facing a massive problem, such that additional smaller problems or threats no longer bother them. It suggests that once a person has reached the lowest point or is fully overwhelmed, they become indifferent to further risks.
ప్రాణముండేవరకు భయం లేదు
pranamundevaraku bhayam ledu
There is no fear as long as there is life.
This expression is used to convey resilience and courage. It suggests that as long as one is alive, there is still hope and no reason to succumb to fear, emphasizing that life itself is the ultimate strength.
మనకు పులి భయం, పులికి మన భయం.
manaku puli bhayam, puliki mana bhayam.
We fear the tiger, and the tiger fears us.
This expression describes a state of mutual fear or a standoff between two parties. It is used in situations where both sides are equally intimidated by each other, preventing either from taking action. It highlights that the perceived threat is often reciprocal.
జయము ఉండే వరకు భయము లేదు.
jayamu unde varaku bhayamu ledu.
As long as fortune favours you, you have nothing to fear.
This expression implies that as long as a person is successful or winning, they do not feel or show any fear. It is used to describe a state of confidence or even overconfidence that persists only during a winning streak, or to suggest that success acts as a shield against anxiety.