మేదరసాలదుర్గం మీద మేకకాలంత మొయిలు వేస్తే, తుల్లూరు దొండపాడుకాయ దూడకట్టు అయినా కాదు.
medarasaladurgam mida mekakalanta moyilu veste, tulluru dondapadukaya dudakattu ayina kadu.
If a cloud the size of a goat's leg appears over Medarasaladurga, even the ivy gourd of Thulluru Dondapadu will not produce enough to feed a calf.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb from the Guntur region of Andhra Pradesh. It highlights the local weather patterns and their impact on farming. It suggests that if clouds form specifically over the Medarasaladurga hill in a certain small shape (size of a goat's leg), it is a sign of impending drought or lack of rain, meaning the crops in neighboring villages like Thulluru and Dondapadu will fail to the point where even basic fodder won't be available.
Related Phrases
చుట్టూ అయినా మెట్టదారి మేలు
chuttu ayina mettadari melu
Even if it is a detour, a dry path is better.
This proverb suggests that it is better to take a longer, safer, and more reliable route (or method) rather than a shortcut that is dangerous or difficult. It emphasizes choosing safety and certainty over speed.
కలవారింటి ఆడపడుచుకు కాకరకాయ కానరాదు.
kalavarinti adapaduchuku kakarakaya kanaradu.
A girl who has come from a rich man's house cannot even look at a Kâkarakâya. Kâkarakâya is the Memordica Charantia. Puffed up with pride.
This proverb is used to describe people who live in luxury or abundance and lose touch with reality or fail to notice small, common, or unpleasant things. It implies that when one is surrounded by riches, they might overlook simple hardships or become indifferent to things that are obvious to others.
కనుమలమీద మొయిలు మేస్తే కళ్ళముందర వాన
kanumalamida moyilu meste kallamundara vana
If clouds graze on the mountain passes, rain is right before your eyes.
This is a traditional weather-related proverb (sameta) used by farmers and rural folk. It suggests that when clouds settle low or hover over the hills and mountain gaps, it is a definitive sign that immediate rainfall is imminent in the local area.
కలవారింటి ఆడపడుచుకు కాకరకాయ కానరాదు
kalavarinti adapaduchuku kakarakaya kanaradu
A daughter-in-law in a wealthy household cannot see a bitter gourd.
This proverb is used to describe a person who is so overwhelmed by luxury, abundance, or variety that they fail to notice or appreciate simple, common things. It highlights how someone living in extreme plenty might overlook the obvious or the basic necessities because their attention is focused on more extravagant things.
కాలికి వేస్తే మెడకు, మెడకు వేస్తే కాలికి
kaliki veste medaku, medaku veste kaliki
He removes the rope from the leg to the neck, and from the neck to the leg. Attempting to entrap a person by unfair questions.
This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely cunning, slippery, or argumentative. It refers to someone who can twist any situation or argument to their advantage, making it impossible to pin them down or hold them accountable. It depicts a 'shifty' character who always finds a loophole or a way to deflect blame.
తల్లి బంగారమైనా కంసాలి దొంగిలించక మానడు.
talli bangaramaina kamsali dongilinchaka manadu.
Though the gold were his mother's, the goldsmith would not stick at stealing it.
This proverb is used to describe an ingrained habit or professional trait that transcends personal relationships. It suggests that certain people cannot change their nature or 'tricks of the trade' even when dealing with their closest kin. It is often cited when someone acts according to their reputation or habit despite the circumstances.
కాని కాలానికి కంది అయినా కాయదు
kani kalaniki kandi ayina kayadu
In bad times, even a pigeon pea plant will not bear fruit
This proverb describes a period of misfortune where even the simplest or most reliable tasks fail to yield results. It is used to express that when luck is against someone, even their best efforts and usually dependable resources will let them down.
తల్లి బంగారమైనా కంసాలి దొంగిలించక మానడు
talli bangaramaina kamsali dongilinchaka manadu
Even if the gold belongs to his own mother, a goldsmith cannot resist stealing a bit of it.
This proverb highlights that some people are bound by their professional habits or inherent nature, regardless of personal relationships. It is used to describe a situation where someone's professional greed or compulsive habit overrides their loyalty or ethics, even towards their closest kin.
కలవారి ఆడపడుచుకు కాకరకాయైనా కానరాదు
kalavari adapaduchuku kakarakayaina kanaradu
Even a bitter gourd is not visible to the daughter-in-law of a wealthy family.
This proverb is used to describe someone who has become so blinded by their wealth or status that they fail to see or acknowledge even the smallest or most obvious things. It suggests that extreme prosperity can sometimes lead to arrogance or a lack of perception regarding simple realities.
పదిరాళ్లు వేస్తే ఒకరాయి అయినా తగలదా
padirallu veste okarayi ayina tagalada
If you throw ten stones, will not one hit?
This expression is used to describe a strategy of making multiple attempts or trying various approaches in the hope that at least one will be successful. It is often used in contexts like job hunting, marketing, or problem-solving where quantity increases the probability of success.