మోహభ్రమన జిక్కి మొనగాడు నిల్వడా

mohabhramana jikki monagadu nilvada

Translation

Will a great man not stand still when trapped in the illusion of passion?

Meaning

This expression suggests that even the strongest, most heroic, or wisest individuals can lose their resolve and succumb to weakness when blinded by intense infatuation or worldly illusions. It is used to describe how human emotions and desires can humble even the mightiest person.

Related Phrases

Stretch your legs only as far as the bed extends.

This expression is used to advise someone to live within their means. It suggests that one should limit their expenses and lifestyle according to their actual resources or income, similar to the English proverb 'Cut your coat according to your cloth.'

Will the one who planted the tree not water it?

This proverb is used to express faith in divine providence or natural responsibility. It suggests that the creator or the person who initiates a task will also take care of the necessary sustenance and protection. It is often used to reassure someone that God or a guardian will provide for their needs.

Like a betel nut caught in a nutcracker.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is caught between two opposing forces, pressures, or difficult choices with no easy way to escape. It is equivalent to the English idioms 'between a rock and a hard place' or 'caught in the crossfire.'

He who doesn't know the property of an ingredient claims to be a champion in medicine.

This proverb is used to mock someone who pretends to be an expert in a field despite lacking even the most basic fundamental knowledge. It describes an incompetent person who boasts about their skills while being ignorant of the core principles of the subject.

Strong oxen must be tied to the first plow.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of starting a task with the most capable or experienced people. In agriculture, the first plow sets the path for others to follow, so it requires the strongest bulls. Similarly, in any project or leadership scenario, the beginning should be handled by experts to ensure a solid foundation and direction for those who follow.

If Shiva is a man, would he be caught by women?

This expression is often used to highlight that even the most powerful or disciplined individuals (like Lord Shiva) have weaknesses or can be influenced by certain forces. In a broader context, it implies that certain outcomes are inevitable or that no one is entirely immune to nature or destiny.

Even the goddess of pestilence passes over the woman un- loved by her husband. Because her misery cannot be augmented; death would only release her from her sufferings. Māri or Māriyamma (Sans. Māri) is the fury supposed to preside over the small-pox and other epidemiological diseases. You cannot damage a wrecked ship. (Ilanan.)

This proverb is used to describe a person who is so unfortunate or troublesome that they are rejected by everyone, including their own family and even fate. It signifies a state of total abandonment or being an outcast whom nobody wants to take responsibility for.

If you get startled by a small pot of water, will your brother-in-law pour a large cauldron of water for you?

This proverb is used to criticize someone who overreacts to small challenges or trivial tasks while expecting to handle much larger responsibilities later. It highlights that if one cannot handle a minor difficulty, they are certainly not prepared for the bigger hardships or commitments that follow. It is often used to mock unnecessary hesitation or cowardice in the face of small obstacles.

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.

Will he who planted the tree not water it?

This proverb expresses faith in providence or destiny. It implies that the creator or the person who initiated a task will also take responsibility for its sustenance and well-being. It is often used to reassure someone that their basic needs will be met by the divine or by those who brought them into a certain situation.

Will God not support the creatures of his hand? Said by a man who has lost his means of support. God never sends mouths but he sends meat.