నేరము కలిగిన చోటనే కారుణ్యము

neramu kaligina chotane karunyamu

Translation

Where there is a fault, there is also compassion.

Meaning

This expression suggests that forgiveness and mercy are most relevant and necessary precisely where a mistake or crime has occurred. It is used to advocate for a humane approach or empathy toward those who have erred, implying that justice should be tempered with grace.

Related Phrases

There is no effect without a cause. Every why has a wherefore.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'Every effect has a cause' or 'Nothing happens without a reason.' It is used to explain that every action, event, or result is preceded by a specific motive or trigger. In a practical sense, it suggests that if something has occurred, there must be a logical explanation behind it.

There is a cause for all things. (Italian.)*

One must search exactly where they fell

This expression emphasizes that the solution to a problem is often found at its source. It is used to advise someone to look for a lost item or resolve a failure by retracing their steps to the exact point where the mistake occurred or the item was lost.

You must look for a thing in the place where you lost it. Seek redress from the person who has injured you.

This proverb emphasizes that solutions to a problem are often found at the very source of the mistake or where the issue originated. It encourages self-reflection and looking back at one's own errors rather than searching for answers elsewhere.

Marriage at one place, heart at another place.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's formal commitments or physical presence are in one place, while their desires or thoughts are focused somewhere else. It is often used to refer to people who are physically present but mentally or emotionally preoccupied with something or someone else.

One must search for a lost item only where it was dropped.

This expression emphasizes that problems should be solved at their source or root cause. It is used to advise someone to look for a solution or a lost object in the specific place or context where the mistake or loss originally occurred, rather than searching elsewhere in vain.

Desired results are achieved only when you possess (resources or effort).

This expression emphasizes that one must have the necessary means, resources, or internal drive to achieve their desires. It suggests that success doesn't happen in a vacuum; you must 'have' or 'possess' the foundation to reap the fruits of your labor.

Even if the sky breaks or an eye is lost, you will not stop doing it.

This expression is used to describe an extremely stubborn person or someone who is persistent to a fault. It suggests that regardless of major disasters or personal injury, the individual refuses to change their course of action or stop a specific behavior.

Where there is affection, whatever is said is pleasant.

This expression is used to describe how in close relationships or among people who truly like each other, even jokes, teasing, or minor criticisms are taken in good spirit and perceived as endearing. It highlights that the reception of words depends on the rapport between the people involved.

In the days when there is affection, faults will never arise.

This proverb highlights that when there is love and strong friendship between people, they tend to overlook each other's mistakes or flaws. It is used to describe how affection creates a sense of tolerance and bias where one sees no wrong in the person they love.

The axe is sharp only at the soft spot

This expression is used to describe a person who shows their power or dominance only over those who are weak or submissive. It suggests that a bully or an authoritative person takes advantage of someone's kindness or vulnerability because they know they won't face resistance.