మతులెన్ని చెప్పినా మంకు బుద్ధి మానదు
matulenni cheppina manku buddhi manadu
No matter how many wise words are said, a stubborn mind will not change.
This proverb is used to describe a person who is incorrigibly stubborn or set in their ways. Despite receiving sound advice, moral instruction, or logical reasoning from others, such individuals refuse to abandon their foolish or obstinate behavior. It highlights that character traits are often deeply ingrained and difficult to alter through external influence.
Related Phrases
మానవతి ముండ బుద్ధిమంతురాలయింది.
manavati munda buddhimanturalayindi.
A woman who lost her self-respect has become wise.
This is a sarcastic proverb used to describe someone who starts acting very righteous or follows the rules strictly only after they have already lost their reputation or after the damage is done. It implies that their current display of virtue is ironic given their past actions.
మతులు ఎన్ని చెప్పినా, మామ పక్కనే గాని పడుకోనన్నదట
matulu enni cheppina, mama pakkane gani padukonannadata
No matter how much advice was given, she insisted on sleeping only next to her father-in-law.
This proverb describes a person who remains stubborn and refuses to change their inappropriate or foolish behavior despite receiving wise counsel or repeated warnings. It is used to highlight someone's lack of common sense or their persistence in doing something wrong despite knowing better.
మన్మథుడే పురుషుడయినా, మాయలాడి తన మంకు బుద్ధి మానదు.
manmathude purushudayina, mayaladi tana manku buddhi manadu.
Although Cupid himself were the husband of a bad woman, she would not give up her evil practices.
This proverb implies that people with inherently bad or stubborn characters will not change their ways, regardless of how good their circumstances or partners are. It is used to describe individuals who persist in their negative traits despite receiving the best possible treatment.
చెప్పిన బుద్ధీ, కట్టిన చద్దీ నిలవదు.
cheppina buddhi, kattina chaddi nilavadu.
Advice given [ will be forgotten ]; and stale food tied up [ in a bundle ] will not keep. Advice whispered in the ear is worth a jeer.
This proverb suggests that wisdom or advice provided by others is often temporary and easily forgotten, much like packed food that eventually runs out or spoils. It emphasizes that true realization and lasting change must come from within oneself rather than relying on external instructions.
మన్మథుడే పురుషుడయినా, మాయలాడి తన మంకు బుద్ది మానదు.
manmathude purushudayina, mayaladi tana manku buddi manadu.
Even if the husband is Manmadha (the God of Love), a deceitful woman will not give up her stubborn/wicked nature.
This proverb is used to describe an incorrigible or deceitful person whose inherent bad character does not change regardless of how good or perfect their circumstances or companions are. It emphasizes that basic nature often overrides external influences.
చెవిలో చెప్పిన మాటగాని, అరచి చెప్పిన మాటగాని వినదగి యుండవు.
chevilo cheppina matagani, arachi cheppina matagani vinadagi yundavu.
Neither a word whispered in the ear nor a word shouted aloud will be worthy of listening.
This expression suggests that communication lacks credibility or value when it is done in extremes. Whispering implies secrecy or manipulation, while shouting implies force or lack of reason. It is used to emphasize that truth and wisdom are best shared through open, calm, and moderate dialogue.
అత్త అడవికి వెళ్తూ, కోడలికి బుద్ధి చెప్పినట్లు
atta adaviki veltu, kodaliki buddhi cheppinatlu
Like a mother-in-law giving advice to her daughter-in-law while she herself is heading to the forest.
This expression is used to describe a hypocritical situation where a person gives advice or moral lectures to others while they themselves are doing something wrong or behaving irresponsibly. It highlights the irony of someone lacking self-discipline trying to discipline others.
బండకొయ్యకు బుద్ధి చెప్పినట్లు
bandakoyyaku buddhi cheppinatlu
Like trying to advise or teach a wooden log.
This expression is used to describe a situation where one tries to give advice or instructions to an extremely stubborn, thick-headed, or unresponsive person. It implies that any effort to change their mind or educate them is a complete waste of time, as they are as lifeless and unyielding as a piece of wood.
మతులు ఎన్ని చెప్పినా మంకుబుద్ధి మానదు
matulu enni cheppina mankubuddhi manadu
However much advice you give her, she will not mend her stubbornness.
This proverb is used to describe a person who is incorrigibly stubborn or set in their ways. It implies that even if you give great advice or try to reform someone, their inherent nature or stubbornness (manku buddhi) prevents them from changing their behavior.
మన్మథుడే పురుషుడైనా మాయలాడి తన మంకుబుద్ధి మానదు.
manmathude purushudaina mayaladi tana mankubuddhi manadu.
Even if the husband is Manmadha (the God of love), a deceptive woman will not give up her stubborn/wicked nature.
This proverb suggests that a person's inherent character or negative traits do not change regardless of how fortunate their circumstances are or how perfect their partner is. It is used to describe someone who remains manipulative or stubborn despite being treated exceptionally well.