నిరక్షర కుక్షి, విరూపాక్ష దీక్షితుల వారికి ఇరవై ఒక్క భక్ష్యం ఒక్క లక్ష్యమా అన్నట్లు
nirakshara kukshi, virupaksha dikshitula variki iravai okka bhakshyam okka lakshyama annatlu
For a person with an empty/illiterate stomach like Virupaksha Dikshita, is eating twenty-one sweets even a challenge?
This proverb is used to describe a person who is uneducated or lacks intellectual depth (nirakshara kukshi) but has an insatiable appetite or a singular focus on material consumption. It suggests that for someone who doesn't spend time on learning or refinement, performing a task of indulgence—like eating a large number of sweets—is effortless and of no consequence.
Related Phrases
పది భక్ష్యాలు తినే లక్ష్యయ్యకు ఒక భక్ష్యము లక్ష్యమా
padi bhakshyalu tine lakshyayyaku oka bhakshyamu lakshyama
For Lakshmayya who eats ten sweets, is one sweet a matter of concern?
This proverb is used to describe a person who handles large challenges or massive tasks effortlessly, implying that a minor version of that task is trivial for them. It plays on the name 'Lakshmayya' and the word 'Lakshyam' (target/concern). It is similar to saying 'A person used to dealing with thousands won't blink at a single rupee.'
రక్షించిన వాడ్నే భక్షించు అన్నాట్ట
rakshinchina vadne bhakshinchu annatta
Eat the one who saved you, he said.
This expression refers to extreme ingratitude or backstabbing. It describes a situation where someone harms or betrays the person who provided them with protection, help, or a livelihood. It is used to criticize those who bite the hand that feeds them.
కోమటి సాక్ష్యం
komati sakshyam
A merchant's testimony
This expression is used to describe a statement or evidence that is intentionally vague, non-committal, or deceptive. Just as a merchant might avoid taking a firm side to protect their business interests, 'Komati Sakshyam' refers to a testimony where the speaker avoids giving a direct answer or tries to please both parties without revealing the truth.
కోమటి సాక్ష్యము
komati sakshyamu
A Kômaṭi's evidence. A story is told of a Kômaṭi who, when asked to identify a horse about which a Mussalman and Hindu were quarrelling, said the forepart of it looked like the Mussalman's horse and the hindpart like the Hindu's.
This expression refers to a statement or testimony that is ambiguous, non-committal, or clever enough to avoid taking a definitive side. It is used to describe a situation where someone speaks in a way that protects their own interests while technically answering a question, often leaving the listener in confusion.
నిరక్షరకుక్షి విరూపాక్ష దీక్షితులవారికి, ఇరువది యొక్క భక్ష్యమొక లక్ష్యమా
niraksharakukshi virupaksha dikshitulavariki, iruvadi yokka bhakshyamoka lakshyama
For the illiterate Virupaksha Deekshita, are twenty-one sweets a challenge?
This expression is used to describe someone who lacks knowledge or skill in a particular area but excels in consumption or simple physical tasks. It highlights a contrast between a lack of intellectual depth ('illiterate') and a huge appetite or capacity for material indulgence. It is often used sarcastically to refer to someone who is more interested in eating than learning.
రక్షించినవాడినే భక్షించినట్లు
rakshinchinavadine bhakshinchinatlu
Like devouring the one who saved you.
This expression describes extreme ingratitude or betrayal. It is used when someone harms or ruins the very person who helped, supported, or saved them in their time of need.
పిల్లికి ఎలుక సాక్ష్యం
pilliki eluka sakshyam
A rat testifying for a cat.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a culprit or an untrustworthy person produces a witness who is equally biased, unreliable, or under their control. It signifies a deceptive alliance where the witness is unlikely to speak the truth against the perpetrator.
అన్న దీక్షయేకాని, అక్షరదీక్షలేదు.
anna dikshayekani, aksharadikshaledu.
Committed to food, but not to learning.
This proverb is used to describe someone who is only interested in eating and material pleasures, but shows no interest or commitment toward education or intellectual growth. It highlights the contrast between physical appetite and mental discipline.
రక్షించని వాణ్ణి భక్షించినట్లు.
rakshinchani vanni bhakshinchinatlu.
Like devouring the one who does not protect.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is expected to provide help or protection instead causes harm or destruction. It refers to a betrayal of trust or a scenario where a person's lack of support leads to an even more predatory or damaging outcome.
రక్షించినవాణ్ని భక్షించనా
rakshinchinavanni bhakshinchana
Are you to devour the man who has protected you ?
This expression is used to convey a sense of loyalty and gratitude. It highlights that one should never harm or betray their benefactor or savior. It is often used to show a commitment to integrity even when facing temptation.
Save a thief from the gallows, and he will be the first to cut your throat.