నలుపు నారాయణమూర్తి.

nalupu narayanamurti.

Translation

Black is Narayanamurthy (Lord Vishnu).

Meaning

This expression is used to remark that dark skin or the color black is auspicious and divine, referring to Lord Vishnu (Narayana) who is traditionally depicted with a dark complexion. It is often said to challenge colorism or to compliment someone with a dark skin tone.

Related Phrases

Would Narayana (Lord Vishnu) reside in hell?

This expression is used to indicate that one cannot find goodness, peace, or noble people in a place filled with evil or chaos. It suggests that a person's environment dictates what one can expect to find there, or that a divine/pure soul would not be found in a sinful or wretched situation.

Two blacks cannot come together to make one white

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Two wrongs don't make a right.' It suggests that combining two negative actions, lies, or mistakes will not result in a positive outcome or the truth.

The mother Nasty-Narayana (Mrs. No-Giver)

This expression is used to describe a person who habitually says 'no' or 'nothing' whenever they are asked for something. It is a sarcastic way to refer to a stingy or uncooperative person who refuses to help or share by claiming they have nothing to give.

Badarayana relationship

This expression is used to describe a forced, far-fetched, or imaginary connection between two unrelated things or people. It refers to an illogical attempt to establish a relationship where none naturally exists.

Nârigâḍu—Nâraḍu—Nârâyaḍu—Nârâya—Nârayya—Nâraya- ṇayya—Nârayaṇa Râu—Nârâyaṇa Râu Pantulu—Nârâ- yaṇa Râu Pantulavâru. When a person is in a very indigent state he is called by the first name ( Nârigâḍu ) and he receives the other names—each form being more res- pectful than the last—as he advances in social position. The highest position he could possibly attain to would give him the last and most honorific form ( Nârâyaṇa Râu Pantulavâru ).

This expression illustrates how a person's social status, wealth, or power changes the level of respect they receive. It traces the evolution of a single name (Narayana) from a disrespectful or casual form (Narigadu) to a highly formal and esteemed title (Pantulavaru) as the individual climbs the social or economic ladder.

When told to say 'Narayana' (God's name) on the deathbed, one said 'Sisa' (Bottle)

This proverb describes a situation where someone is given good or spiritual advice at a critical moment, but they respond with something trivial, irrelevant, or related to their bad habits. It highlights how difficult it is to change one's nature or focus on what is important, even in the final moments of life.

As long as there is a need, he is Adinarayana (God); once the need is fulfilled, he is Guda Narayana (worthless).

This proverb is used to describe opportunistic or selfish people who show great respect and devotion to someone only as long as they need a favor. Once their objective is achieved, they treat the same person with contempt or indifference.

When said 'Trust me, Narayana', he replied 'I would rather trust a fox'

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has so little faith in a particular person that they would rather trust a notoriously cunning or deceitful entity (like a fox) instead. It highlights extreme distrust or the irony of someone untrustworthy asking for faith.

If the daughter-in-law be black, the whole family will be blackened. i. e. a bad daughter-in-law will bring disgrace on her husband's family.

This proverb reflects traditional social biases where the qualities or perceived flaws of a new entrant (the daughter-in-law) are unfairly attributed to the reputation or lineage of the entire family. It is often used to describe how a single person's traits or actions are sometimes used by society to judge an entire community or group.

Like saying 'Narayana' while following the tail

This expression describes a situation where someone blindly follows or agrees with someone else without thinking for themselves. It refers to a person who lacks an original opinion and simply mimics or supports whatever a more dominant person says or does, often in a submissive or sycophantic manner.