ఒకనాటి భోగం, ఆరు నెలల రోగం
okanati bhogam, aru nelala rogam
One day's indulgence, six months of illness.
This proverb warns against short-term pleasures or momentary lapses in discipline that lead to long-term suffering or consequences. It is commonly used to advise someone against risky behavior, unhealthy habits, or poor financial decisions that provide instant gratification but result in prolonged hardship.
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అరటికాయ ఆరునెలల రోగం
aratikaya arunelala rogam
Plantain is a six-month illness
This is a traditional folk saying in Telugu culture regarding health and diet. It suggests that consuming raw plantain (specifically when improperly prepared or eaten by those with weak digestion) can lead to lingering health issues or chronic indigestion that lasts for a long time. It is used as a cautionary advice to be mindful of one's diet and the long-term effects of eating certain foods.
కోటికి పడగెత్తిన భోగం, కొరివి కాలిన రోగం సమానం
kotiki padagettina bhogam, korivi kalina rogam samanam
The luxury of having wealth worth a crore is equal to the pain of a disease that burns like a torch.
This proverb highlights that no amount of immense wealth or luxury can compensate for the agony of a severe illness. It emphasizes that health is the greatest wealth, and without it, even a billionaire's life feels like torture.
అరగడియ భోగం, ఆరు నెలల రోగం
aragadiya bhogam, aru nelala rogam
Half a moment's pleasure, six months of illness.
This proverb serves as a warning against seeking short-term or momentary gratification without considering the long-term consequences. It is often used to advise people to avoid reckless behavior, such as unhealthy habits or impulsive actions, that could lead to prolonged suffering or negative repercussions later on.
ఒకనాటి భోగం, ఆరునెలల రోగం
okanati bhogam, arunelala rogam
One day's pleasure, six months of illness.
This expression serves as a warning against temporary or momentary pleasures that lead to long-term suffering or consequences. It is often used to advise people to think about the future repercussions of their current actions, especially regarding health or reckless behavior.
అరనిముషం భోగానికి ఆరునెలలు రోగం
aranimusham bhoganiki arunelalu rogam
Six months of disease for half a minute of pleasure.
This proverb serves as a warning against seeking momentary physical pleasures or impulsive gratifications that lead to long-term suffering, health issues, or negative consequences. It emphasizes that the price paid for a fleeting moment of indulgence is often disproportionately high and enduring.
రాజుగారి మోజు భోగందానికి భోగం
rajugari moju bhogandaniki bhogam
The King's whim is a luxury for the courtesan.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's passion, interest, or fancy for something results in an unexpected benefit or luxury for another. It highlights how the personal desires of those in power or wealth can become a source of livelihood or gain for others.
శిలాభోగం, స్థలభోగం, నరభోగం, కానరావు.
shilabhogam, sthalabhogam, narabhogam, kanaravu.
The fortune of a stone, a place, and a man cannot be foreseen. The first may be formed into an idol and be worshipped ; the second may be cultivated and made fruitful, or adorned with a beautiful edifice ; and the third may become wealthy and be raised to a position of influence.
This proverb is used to convey that the ultimate fate or hidden potential of a piece of land, a stone, or a human being is unpredictable. Just as an ordinary stone might be carved into a deity and worshipped (Shila Bhogam), or an empty plot might become a palace (Sthala Bhogam), a person's future fortune or destiny is invisible and can change unexpectedly.
అన్నీ సాగితే రోగమంత భోగం లేదు
anni sagite rogamanta bhogam ledu
If everything goes well, there is no luxury like an illness.
This expression is used to describe a situation where a minor ailment allows a person to enjoy undivided attention, rest, and care from others without having to fulfill daily responsibilities. It implies that being sick can be a 'luxury' only when one has the resources, help, and comfort to manage it comfortably.
వెళ్ళిననాటి భోగం లంఖణాలనాడు
vellinanati bhogam lankhanalanadu
Pleasures of the past during days of starvation
This expression is used to describe the act of reminiscing about past luxuries, wealth, or good times while currently experiencing hardship or poverty. It highlights the contrast between former prosperity and present suffering, often suggesting that dwelling on past glory does not help current struggles.
కలలో భోగము
kalalo bhogamu
Enjoyment in a dream.
This expression refers to temporary or illusory happiness that has no reality or lasting value. It is used to describe a situation where someone imagines great success or luxury, but in reality, they possess nothing. Similar to the English concept of 'castles in the air' or a fleeting pleasure.