ముహూర్తం మంచిదయితే, ఎట్లా ముండ మోసెరా అన్నట్లు
muhurtam manchidayite, etla munda mosera annatlu
Like asking how one became a widow even though the wedding muhurtham (auspicious time) was perfect.
This expression is used to describe a situation where, despite all precautions and perfect planning, the outcome is a total disaster. It highlights the irony or frustration when something goes fundamentally wrong even after following all traditional rules or starting under 'perfect' conditions.
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నోరు మంచిదయితే ఊరు మంచిదవుతుంది
noru manchidayite uru manchidavutundi
If your words are good, the world will be good to you.
This expression emphasizes that if you speak politely and treat others with respect, the people around you will respond with kindness and support. It is used to teach that one's social environment is often a reflection of their own behavior and speech.
చిత్తం మంచిదయితే చేదూ మంచిదవుతుంది
chittam manchidayite chedu manchidavutundi
If your heart is pure, even something bitter becomes good.
This proverb suggests that one's perception and outcome depend on their mindset or intentions. If your thoughts and attitude (chittam) are good, even unpleasant situations or bitter things (chedu) will result in a positive experience or be perceived as beneficial. It is often used to emphasize the importance of having a positive outlook and pure intentions.
మూడో పెండ్లివాడికి ముహూర్తం కావాలనా?
mudo pendlivadiki muhurtam kavalana?
Does a man getting married for the third time need an auspicious moment?
This proverb is used to suggest that when someone has already failed or repeated an action many times, they shouldn't be overly concerned with formalities, perfection, or auspicious timings. It implies that after a certain point of experience or repetition, certain rules become irrelevant or unnecessary.
ఆరు కోసిన ముహూర్తాననే కంది కూడా కోయండి
aru kosina muhurtanane kandi kuda koyandi
Reap the Âruga and Kandi together in the same propitious hour. Applied to hasty actions.
This expression is used sarcastically to tell someone who is doing something wrong or harmful to finish everything else in one go. It suggests that since one bad act has already been committed, the person might as well complete all other related destructive tasks simultaneously. It is often used to highlight the recklessness or foolishness of an action.
తాడు తెంచుకోవడానికి ముహూర్తం ఎందుకు?
tadu tenchukovadaniki muhurtam enduku?
Why do you need an auspicious time to break a rope?
This proverb is used to describe an action that is final, destructive, or negative. It implies that while we seek auspicious timings (Muhurtham) for good beginnings like weddings or housewarmings, one does not need to wait for a 'good time' to end a relationship, commit a bad deed, or make a clean break from something. It is often used sarcastically when someone is hesitating to do something that is already inevitable or destructive.
నోరు మంచిదయితే ఊరు మంచిదవుతుంది
noru manchidayite uru manchidavutundi
If your mouth is good, the whole village will be good to you.
This proverb emphasizes that how you speak determines how others treat you. If you speak politely and kindly (good mouth), people around you (the village) will respond with the same kindness and respect. It is used to teach the importance of soft skills and polite communication in social life.
వైద్యుడి పెళ్ళాం కూడా ముండ మోసేదే అన్నాట్ట
vaidyudi pellam kuda munda mosede annatta
Even a doctor's wife has to become a widow one day, it is said.
This proverb emphasizes that death is inevitable and no one can escape the laws of nature, regardless of their status, wealth, or profession. Even a doctor, who saves others' lives, cannot save his own life or protect his spouse from widowhood when the time comes. It is used to point out that certain outcomes are unavoidable and apply to everyone equally.
విత్తు మంచిదయితే కాయా మంచిదగును
vittu manchidayite kaya manchidagunu
If the seed is good, the fruit will also be good
This proverb emphasizes that the quality of the origin or foundation determines the quality of the outcome. It is used to describe how good upbringing leads to good character, or how proper planning and high-quality inputs lead to successful results.
ఎద్దు మంచిదయితే వేరూరికి పోతుందా?
eddu manchidayite veruriki potunda?
If the ox were good, would it go to another village?
This proverb is used to suggest that if someone were truly capable, useful, or content, they wouldn't be abandoned or forced to leave their place. It is often applied to people who have been rejected or moved elsewhere due to their own flaws or poor behavior.
విత్తు మంచిదయితే రైతుకు మంచిదగును.
vittu manchidayite raituku manchidagunu.
If the seed is good, it will be good for the farmer.
This proverb emphasizes that the quality of the foundation or source determines the quality of the outcome. In life, it suggests that if one's intentions or initial efforts are righteous and strong, the final results will be beneficial and rewarding.