మురదన్న సందేహము నిస్సందేహము
muradanna sandehamu nissandehamu
Muradanna's doubt is cleared. Said of a man who while wavering and doubting about some undertak- ing is forestalled by another.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is habitually skeptical or always raising doubts. It implies that if a specific person (metaphorically 'Muradanna') has a doubt, it is certain that they will find something to be suspicious about, regardless of the facts. It is used to mock chronic overthinking or unnecessary skepticism.
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కొంప తీస్తావా రామన్నా అంటే అందుకు సందేహమా అన్నాట్ట
kompa tistava ramanna ante anduku sandehama annatta
When asked 'Will you ruin my house, Ramanna?', he replied 'Is there any doubt about it?'
This expression is used to describe a person who is blatantly and shamelessly honest about their intention to cause harm or mischief. It depicts a situation where someone is so committed to a negative action that they don't even try to hide it when confronted, highlighting their audacity or the inevitability of the impending trouble.
దేహము నీరుబుగ్గ వంటిది.
dehamu nirubugga vantidi.
The body is like a water bubble. Frail and transitory.
This expression emphasizes the transience and fragility of human life. Just as a water bubble is temporary and can burst at any moment, the human body is mortal and life is unpredictable. It is often used in philosophical or spiritual contexts to remind people not to be overly attached to worldly possessions or physical beauty.
కొంప తీస్తివా రామన్నా అంటే, అందుకు సందేహమా అన్నట్టు.
kompa tistiva ramanna ante, anduku sandehama annattu.
"Have you ruined me Râmanna?" [ said a man to his parrot ] "Is there any doubt of that?" it replied. A man was duped into buying a parrot by the seller pretending it had power to discover hidden treasure. He pointed to a place where money had been previously buried and enquired of the parrot, which answered "Is there any doubt of that?" the only sentence it had been taught to repeat. The purchaser having bought the parrot for a large sum, in vain endeavoured to cause it to discover treasure. At last in his disappoint- ment he cried "Have you ruined me Râmanna?" when he received the same answer "Is there any doubt of that?" Applied to a person who knowingly gives bad advice to others, and then laughs at their misfortunes.
This proverb is used to describe a person who shamelessly admits to their blunders or destructive actions without any remorse. It highlights a situation where someone has caused significant damage and, instead of feeling guilty, behaves as if their incompetence or mischief is an established fact.
నీకు ఎక్కడ సంశయమో నాకు అక్కడ సందేహము.
niku ekkada samshayamo naku akkada sandehamu.
Where you are doubtful, there I am dubious. A joke among Pandits when one is not able to help another through difficult passages.
This expression is used to indicate that both parties are equally confused or uncertain about a situation. It is often used humorously or to show solidarity in ignorance, implying 'I am just as clueless as you are' or 'We are in the same boat regarding this doubt.'
అర్థమూ ప్రాణమూ ఆచార్యాధీనము, తాళమూ దేహమూ నా ఆధీనము.
arthamu pranamu acharyadhinamu, talamu dehamu na adhinamu.
The money [in the box] and the soul [within the body] are made over to the spiritual guide, but the key and the body are retained by me. Applied to giving a person only the form of authority, but no real power.
This proverb is a humorous take on hypocritical devotion or selective surrender. It describes a person who claims to surrender everything valuable (like life and wealth) to a mentor or God for the sake of appearance, but in reality, keeps the physical control (the key to the chest) and their own comfort firmly in their own hands. It is used to mock people who act as if they are selfless but remain deeply possessive and untrusting.
శిష్యున కెక్కడ సందేహమో, గురువు కక్కడే అనుమానం
shishyuna kekkada sandehamo, guruvu kakkade anumanam
Where the student has a doubt, the teacher also has a suspicion.
This expression is used to describe a situation where even the mentor or expert is uncertain or lacks clarity on the same points as their student. It highlights shared ignorance or a state where neither party has a definitive answer, often used humorously to point out that the guide is just as confused as the one seeking guidance.
అర్థమూ, ప్రాణమూ ఆచార్యాధీనము; తాళమూ, దేహమూ నా ఆధీనము.
arthamu, pranamu acharyadhinamu; talamu, dehamu na adhinamu.
Wealth and life are under the Guru's control; the key and the body are under my control.
This proverb satirically describes a person who pretends to surrender everything to a teacher or mentor but remains deeply attached to their physical comforts and material possessions. It is used to mock hypocritical devotion or someone who talks about sacrifice but keeps the most important resources for themselves.
దేహము గొడవల కాపురము.
dehamu godavala kapuramu.
The body is a residence of troubles.
This expression suggests that the human body is naturally prone to various ailments, pains, and physical struggles. It is often used in a philosophical or weary context to describe how aging or illness is an inevitable part of physical existence.
విస్సన్న చెప్పినది వేదము.
vissanna cheppinadi vedamu.
What Vissanna says is the Veda.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's word is considered final or unquestionable, often due to their authority, influence, or the blind faith others have in them. It implies that regardless of whether the statement is actually true or logical, it is accepted as absolute truth, much like the sacred Vedas.
All that he says is law.
కొంప ముంచుతావురా కుపుత్రా అంటే సందేహమెందుకు నాన్న అన్నాట్ట
kompa munchutavura kuputra ante sandehamenduku nanna annatta
When the father said, 'You will drown this house, you bad son,' the son replied, 'Why the doubt, father?'
This proverb is used to describe a person who is blatantly and shamelessly destructive or incompetent. It highlights a situation where someone is not only doing something wrong or harmful but is also boastful or overly confident about their ability to cause ruin, showing no remorse or intention to change.