ఒక బిడ్డ పుట్టిన తర్వాత వడ్డీవాడు కూడా వద్దనడు.

oka bidda puttina tarvata vaddivadu kuda vaddanadu.

Translation

Once a child is born, even the moneylender doesn't say no.

Meaning

This proverb is a social commentary on how a person's creditworthiness or standing in society increases once they have a child (especially an heir). It implies that having children is seen as a sign of stability, responsibility, and continuity, making others—including moneylenders—more willing to trust or lend to that person.

Related Phrases

Offering boiled lentils after the horse's bridle is gone.

This expression refers to performing a useless action or offering a remedy after it is too late to be of any benefit. It is used when someone tries to provide resources or solutions after the opportunity has passed or the main asset has been lost.

Suspicion was born first, and woman was born after.

This is a popular Telugu proverb used to remark that suspicion or jealousy is an inherent trait often attributed to women. It is typically used in a lighthearted or critical manner when a woman expresses doubt or mistrust towards her partner or a situation.

Why wrap the cloth after the gold is lost?

This proverb is used to describe an act of being cautious or taking measures when it is already too late. It highlights the pointlessness of guarding an empty container or vessel after the valuable contents have already been stolen or lost. It is similar to the English expression 'locking the stable door after the horse has bolted.'

Like making a fuss after everything is over.

This expression describes a situation where someone raises objections, starts a quarrel, or demands attention after a task is finished or a decision has already been implemented. It is used to criticize unnecessary complaints that occur too late to make any constructive difference.

If a child is born after four, the house becomes gold. If born after three, there won't even be a lid to cover the pot.

This traditional Telugu proverb reflects old folk beliefs and superstitions regarding the birth order of children (usually referring to a girl being born after a sequence of boys). It suggests that the fourth child brings immense prosperity and luck to the family, whereas a third child is superstitiously associated with hardship or poverty. It is used to describe the perceived fortunes a new child brings to a household based on their sequence of birth.

Before he entered his mother's womb he was the prince of devils; after he was born into the world he became the god of death. Said of a exceedingly wicked and relentlessly cruel man.

This proverb is used to describe an extremely troublesome, wicked, or cruel person. It implies that the person's existence is cursed or malevolent from the very beginning to the end, causing suffering to everyone around them.

Why worry about the cold after being completely drenched?

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone has already faced the worst possible outcome or has committed fully to a difficult task, making further hesitation or minor complaints irrelevant. It is similar to the English expression 'In for a penny, in for a pound' or 'Once the rubicon is crossed.'

The money tied up in your skirt and the child you have begotten will be of use to you.

This proverb emphasizes self-reliance and the importance of having one's own resources. It suggests that money in your own possession and your own children are the only reliable sources of support during times of need, rather than depending on the wealth or family of others.

A child seen with one's eyes is greater than a child born from the womb.

This proverb emphasizes that nurturing, seeing, and taking care of a child with one's own eyes is more significant than the mere biological act of giving birth. It is often used to highlight the value of adoption, foster care, or the bond formed through upbringing over biological ties.

It is said that suspicion was born first, and then woman was born.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb used to humorously or critically remark that women are inherently more suspicious or prone to doubting others. It is often cited when a woman expresses distrust or skepticism without immediate proof.