మెరుపు కొద్దీ వర్షం
merupu koddi varsham
Rain only as much as the lightning
This expression is used to describe a situation where the outcome or result is proportional to the effort or signs shown. It implies that one should not expect a massive result (heavy rain) if the indications or efforts (lightning) are minimal. It is often used to tell someone that they will get exactly what they deserve or what they have worked for, no more and no less.
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రేవతి వర్షం రమణీయం
revati varsham ramaniyam
Rain in the Revati nakshatra is beautiful
This proverb refers to the agricultural significance of the Revati nakshatra (the last lunar mansion). It suggests that rainfall during this period is highly beneficial and pleasant, as it helps in the final stages of crop growth and ensures a bountiful harvest. It is used to highlight the auspicious nature of rain at the right time.
వరదలు వస్తాయని వర్షాలాగవు
varadalu vastayani varshalagavu
Rains do not stop just because floods might occur.
This proverb conveys that essential natural processes or necessary actions do not stop just because they might lead to some difficulties. It is used to suggest that one should not stop working or progressing out of fear of potential risks or side effects that are beyond their control.
కాకి గూడుపెడితే కడపటి వర్షం
kaki gudupedite kadapati varsham
If the crow builds a nest, it's the final rain.
This is a traditional agricultural observation or weather-lore. It suggests that when a crow begins building its nest, it signifies the end of the rainy season or the arrival of the final rains for that cycle. It is used to predict seasonal shifts based on animal behavior.
జాతి కొద్దీ బుద్ధి, కులం కొద్దీ ఆచారం
jati koddi buddhi, kulam koddi acharam
Wisdom according to the lineage, tradition according to the community.
This expression suggests that a person's behavior, intellect, and habits are often shaped by their upbringing, heritage, and the social environment or community they belong to. It is used to describe how inherent traits and cultural practices are passed down through generations.
వరిపట్టు కడితే వర్షం గొప్ప
varipattu kadite varsham goppa
If the paddy field is ready to be harvested, the rain is great (ironic)
This expression is used to describe an event that happens at the most inconvenient or destructive time possible. Just as rain ruins a crop that is ready for harvest, it refers to a situation where a positive occurrence becomes a disaster due to its timing.
పుణ్యం కొద్దీ పురుషుడు, విత్తం కొద్దీ వైభవము
punyam koddi purushudu, vittam koddi vaibhavamu
A husband is obtained based on past merit; grandeur is obtained based on wealth.
This proverb suggests that life's outcomes are proportional to what one possesses or has earned. Just as a good husband is traditionally seen as a result of one's good deeds (karma), the level of luxury one enjoys is directly limited by their financial resources. It is used to explain that one's status or results are commensurate with their efforts or assets.
మొగుడు కొద్దీ వన్నెలు, సిరికొద్ది చిన్నెలు
mogudu koddi vannelu, sirikoddi chinnelu
The husband's worth determines the wife's radiance; wealth determines the lifestyle displays.
This traditional proverb suggests that a woman's happiness and beauty (glow) are reflective of her husband's character and status, just as a person's outward displays of luxury are reflective of their financial status. It is used to describe how external conditions or people influence one's appearance and behavior.
విత్తము కొద్దీ విభవము, విద్య కొద్దీ వినయము.
vittamu koddi vibhavamu, vidya koddi vinayamu.
In proportion to the wealth there will be enjoyment, in pro- portion to the learning there will be humility.
This proverb highlights proportionality in life. It suggests that one's lifestyle or display of grandeur depends on their financial status, while true education should be reflected through one's level of humility. It is used to remind people that as they grow in knowledge, they should become more modest and grounded.
కప్పలు కూస్తే వర్షము పడినట్లు
kappalu kuste varshamu padinatlu
Like it rained because the frogs croaked
This expression is used to describe a logical fallacy where someone attributes a natural or inevitable event to a coincidental action. It highlights how people mistakenly claim credit for things that were going to happen anyway, similar to thinking that a frog's croaking actually caused the rain to fall.
స్వాతి వర్షం చేమకు హర్షం
svati varsham chemaku harsham
Rain during the Swati nakshatra is a joy for the taro plant.
This is a traditional agricultural observation. It signifies that rainfall during the Swati star (an astronomical period occurring in October) is exceptionally beneficial for root crops like Colocasia (taro). It is used to describe a situation where a specific event brings immense benefits to a particular entity.