మార్గశిరములో మాట్లాడటానికి పొద్దుండదు

margashiramulo matladataniki poddundadu

Translation

In the month of Margashira, there is no daylight even to talk.

Meaning

This expression refers to the winter season (Margashira month) when days are exceptionally short and nights are long. It is used to describe a situation where time is very limited or passing very quickly, suggesting that one must hurry because the sun sets before even a short conversation can be finished.

Related Phrases

Peddigadu's wedding at an unearthly/inappropriate hour

This expression is used to describe a situation where an event is occurring at a highly inconvenient, odd, or inappropriate time. It suggests that the timing is poorly planned or that someone is demanding attention when others are busy or resting.

Turning the heel as soon as one speaks

This expression is used to describe someone who is inconsistent, frequently changes their stance, or fails to stand by their word. It characterizes a person who lacks integrity or goes back on promises immediately after making them.

Mango blossoms in the month of Margashira

This expression is used to describe something that is extremely rare, unexpected, or occurring out of season. Since mango trees typically bloom in the spring (Vasanta Ritu), seeing them bloom in the peak of winter (Margashira month) symbolizes an anomaly or a surprising event.

In the winter days, there is no time even to talk.

This expression refers to the short daylight hours during the winter season (Magha month). It describes a situation where the day ends so quickly that people find themselves rushing to complete their chores, leaving no time for leisure or conversation.

The one who has an ox lacks intelligence, and the one who has intelligence lacks an ox.

This proverb describes a situational irony where one person possesses the physical resources or tools but lacks the wisdom to use them, while another person has the knowledge but lacks the necessary resources. It is used to highlight the mismatch between ability and opportunity.

To a good man silence is reproof.

This proverb highlights that a simple, kind, or honest word is sufficient to correct or influence a person of good character. While a stubborn or wicked person might require force or punishment, a virtuous person understands and responds to reason and gentle communication.

If you know how to speak properly, there will be no need to fight.

This proverb emphasizes the power of communication and diplomacy. It suggests that if a person possesses the skill of speaking tactfully, politely, and effectively, they can resolve any conflict or misunderstanding without it escalating into a physical or verbal fight.

When you speak in the day time, look around ; at night don't speak at all. ( Hills see, walls hear. ( Spanish. ) )

This proverb warns about the importance of secrecy and caution when discussing sensitive matters. It suggests that even in daylight, one must check their surroundings for eavesdroppers, but at night, when sounds travel further and silence is unpredictable, it is better to remain completely silent to avoid being overheard.

Clouds in the month of Margasira, rains in the month of Magha.

This is a traditional agricultural observation or proverb related to weather patterns. It suggests that if clouds appear during the lunar month of Margasira (usually occurring in Nov-Dec), it is a precursor to rainfall in the month of Magha (Jan-Feb). It is used to describe predictable seasonal cycles or the relationship between specific weather signs and their eventual outcomes.

In the month of Margashira, there is no daylight even to talk.

This expression refers to the short daylight hours during the month of Margashira (mid-November to mid-December). It is used to describe how quickly the days pass during winter, implying that time is so limited that one cannot even find enough daylight to finish a simple conversation.