మాటలచేత భూపతులు మన్నన లిత్తురు
matalacheta bhupatulu mannana litturu
Kings give honors because of words (speech).
This expression emphasizes the power of eloquence and diplomatic speech. It suggests that by speaking wisely, politely, and effectively, one can earn respect, favors, and high positions from authorities or powerful people (kings). It is often used to advise someone to be mindful of their speech as it determines their social standing.
Related Phrases
రూపం చేత స్త్రీలు, పరాక్రమంచేత పురుషులు రాణింతురు.
rupam cheta strilu, parakramancheta purushulu raninturu.
Women shine through their beauty, while men shine through their valor.
This proverb highlights traditional perceptions of excellence where a woman's grace or beauty and a man's courage or strength are considered their defining qualities. It is used to describe how different virtues bring recognition and success to individuals depending on their nature.
మాటలు మంచి చేతలు చెడ్డ
matalu manchi chetalu chedda
Words are good, but deeds are bad
This expression describes hypocrisy or a situation where someone talks very politely or makes grand promises but acts in a harmful or contrary manner. It is used to describe people whose actions do not match their virtuous words.
మాటలచేత మాన్యాలు సంపాదించవచ్చు
matalacheta manyalu sampadinchavachchu
Through words, one can earn estates or honors.
This expression emphasizes the power of effective communication and eloquence. It suggests that if one speaks wisely, politely, or persuasively, they can gain great wealth, lands, or respect in society without physical labor.
మాటలచేత మహారాజు బిడ్డను మనువు తెచ్చుకోవచ్చు
matalacheta maharaju biddanu manuvu techchukovachchu
With words, one can even marry a king's daughter.
This proverb emphasizes the immense power of persuasive and pleasant speech. It suggests that a person with excellent communication skills, eloquence, and a convincing tongue can achieve even the most difficult or seemingly impossible tasks, such as winning the hand of a princess.
భూములిచ్చినట్లు భూపతులు ఈయగలరా
bhumulichchinatlu bhupatulu iyagalara
Can kings ever give as much as the lands themselves can give?
This expression highlights the supreme value of owning and cultivating land over receiving royal favors or gifts. It suggests that while a king (or a person in power) might grant wealth once, the earth (agriculture) provides wealth and sustenance continuously through hard work. It is used to emphasize the importance of self-reliance and the enduring wealth found in agriculture.
అప్పులచేటు
appulachetu
The ruins of debt
This expression refers to a state of being overwhelmed or ruined by excessive debt. It is used to describe a situation where someone's financial stability or life is destroyed due to borrowing beyond their means.
చేట భారతం
cheta bharatam
A Mahabharata as large as a winnowing basket.
This expression is used to describe a story, explanation, or document that is unnecessarily long, tedious, or excessively detailed. It compares a small or simple matter to the epic Mahabharata, implying that someone is stretching a simple point into a never-ending saga.
మాటలచేత మన్ననలు పొందవచ్చు
matalacheta mannanalu pondavachchu
One can gain respect through words.
This expression emphasizes the power of speech and communication. It suggests that by speaking politely, wisely, and kindly, a person can earn the admiration and respect of others in society. It is often used to advise someone to be mindful of their language.
పాటుచేతకాని వాడు మాటలకు మొనగాడు.
patuchetakani vadu matalaku monagadu.
One who is incapable of hard work is a champion in words.
This proverb refers to individuals who are lazy or incompetent when it comes to physical labor or getting things done, but are extremely talkative or boastful about their abilities. It is used to describe people who talk a lot to cover up their lack of effort or action.
మాటలచేత మహాకాళిని నవ్వించవచ్చు
matalacheta mahakalini navvinchavachchu
One can make Goddess Mahakali laugh with words.
This expression emphasizes the power of eloquence and persuasive communication. It implies that through skillful speech, wit, or clever storytelling, one can win over even the most fearsome, stern, or difficult people.