నొప్పులెత్తుకున్నప్పుడే మంత్రసాని దెబ్బ సందు
noppulettukunnappude mantrasani debba sandu
Looking for the midwife only after the labor pains have started.
This proverb describes a situation where someone waits until the very last moment or a crisis to start looking for a solution or assistance. It is used to criticize poor planning or lack of foresight, emphasizing that one should be prepared before an emergency arises.
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అమ్మా అమ్మా నొప్పులెత్తుకున్నపుడు నన్ను లేపవే అంటే, అలాగే పడుకో బిడ్డ ఊటగా నొప్పులెత్తుకుంటే ఊరెల్ల నీవే లేపుతావు అందట.
amma amma noppulettukunnapudu nannu lepave ante, alage paduko bidda utaga noppulettukunte urella nive leputavu andata.
When a daughter said, 'Mother, wake me up when labor pains start,' the mother replied, 'Just sleep, my child; when the pains start in earnest, you will wake the whole village yourself.'
This proverb highlights that certain experiences or responsibilities are so intense or natural that they do not require external reminders or prompts. It is used to describe situations where a person thinks they need a warning for an upcoming event, but the event itself will be so significant that it will demand their full attention and action automatically.
అప్పు తీసుకున్నప్పుడే అప్పజెప్పే ఆలోచన ఉండాలి
appu tisukunnappude appajeppe alochana undali
The thought of repaying should exist at the very moment the loan is taken.
This expression emphasizes financial integrity and responsibility. It suggests that one should only borrow money if they have a clear intention and plan to repay it, rather than worrying about repayment only when the deadline approaches. It is used to advise people to be cautious and honest in their financial dealings.
మంత్రసాని పనికి ఒప్పుకున్నప్పుడు, బిడ్డ వచ్చినా పట్టాలి, ఏమి వచ్చినా పట్టాలి.
mantrasani paniki oppukunnappudu, bidda vachchina pattali, emi vachchina pattali.
When you have accepted the work of a midwife, you must catch the baby or whatever comes out.
This proverb emphasizes professional responsibility and accountability. It means that once you commit to a job or take on a responsibility, you must deal with all the consequences, challenges, and outcomes that come with it, whether they are pleasant or unpleasant.
మంత్రసాని దెప్పలు, అత్తగారి సాధింపులు.
mantrasani deppalu, attagari sadhimpulu.
The midwife's taunts and the mother-in-law's harassments.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is suffering from multiple sources of trouble or constant criticism. It compares the temporary but sharp remarks of a midwife during labor to the long-term, persistent nagging or harassment from a mother-in-law, illustrating a state of being surrounded by unpleasantness or being constantly found fault with.
మొగుడు లేని దానికి మంత్రసాని ఎందుకు?
mogudu leni daniki mantrasani enduku?
What does a woman without a husband want with a midwife ?
This proverb is used to highlight the absurdity of preparing for an outcome that is impossible or irrelevant due to the absence of the primary cause. Just as a woman without a husband cannot become pregnant and thus doesn't need a midwife, one shouldn't waste resources or worry about processes for a situation that hasn't even begun or cannot occur.
మంత్రసాని ముందర మర్మము దాచినట్టు
mantrasani mundara marmamu dachinattu
Like covering the body before the midwife. Hide nothing from thy minister, physician, and lawyer.
This expression is used to describe a futile attempt to hide something from an expert or someone who already knows the truth. Just as it is impossible or unnecessary to hide one's body or the process of childbirth from a midwife, it is foolish to try and conceal facts from those who are intimately involved or experienced in a matter.
రెండు తప్పలు ఎప్పుడూ ఒక ఒప్పు కాలేవు
rendu tappalu eppudu oka oppu kalevu
Two wrongs can never make a right
This expression is used to say that if someone has done something bad to you, there is no justification for you to do something bad to them in return. It implies that a second wrongful action does not correct or balance out the first one.
మంత్రసాని తనానికి ఒప్పుకున్న తరువాత, ఏది వచ్చినా పట్టాలి.
mantrasani tananiki oppukunna taruvata, edi vachchina pattali.
Once you agree to be a midwife, you must catch whatever comes out.
This proverb emphasizes commitment and responsibility. Once you have voluntarily taken up a task or a profession, you must be prepared to face all the challenges, difficulties, or messy situations that come with it without complaining.
చచ్చేటప్పుడు సంధ్య మంత్రమా?
chachchetappudu sandhya mantrama?
Reciting evening prayers while dying?
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone attempts a remedy or starts a ritual far too late to be of any use. It highlights the futility of performing actions at the very last moment when the situation is already beyond repair or when death/failure is imminent.
మాటగొప్ప చెప్ప మాటలు చాలవు
matagoppa cheppa matalu chalavu
Words are not enough to describe the greatness of words.
This expression is used to emphasize that some things are so profound, magnificent, or significant that language itself is insufficient to fully express their value. It is often used when praising someone's eloquence or when describing an overwhelming emotion or situation.