పగవాణ్ణి పంచాంగం అడిగితే మధ్యాహ్నానికి మరణమన్నాట్ట
pagavanni panchangam adigite madhyahnaniki maranamannatta
If you ask an enemy for an astrological forecast, he will say you will die by afternoon
This proverb is used to describe a situation where one seeks advice or help from someone who wishes them ill. It implies that an enemy or a person with bad intentions will never give helpful advice and will instead predict or cause your downfall at the earliest opportunity. It warns against trusting those who harbor resentment toward you.
Related Phrases
పంచాగ్ని మధ్యమందు ఉన్నట్లు
panchagni madhyamandu unnatlu
Like being in the middle of five fires
This expression describes a situation where someone is surrounded by immense trouble, pressure, or suffering from all sides. Historically, it refers to a severe form of penance (Panchagni Tapas), but in common usage, it signifies being trapped in an extremely stressful or unbearable environment.
పంచాగ్ని మధ్యమందు ఉన్నట్టు.
panchagni madhyamandu unnattu.
Standing in the middle of five fires. An act of penance. Said of a person being unable to extricate himself from a difficult position in which he is surrounded by his enemies.
This expression is used to describe a situation where a person is surrounded by severe hardships, intense pressure, or inescapable difficulties from all sides. It originates from the 'Panchagni Vidya' or 'Panchagni Deeksha', an ancient penance where a person sits amidst four fires with the sun acting as the fifth above, signifying extreme endurance and being tested by fire.
పంచాగ్ని మధ్యమందున్నట్లు
panchagni madhyamandunnatlu
Like being in the middle of five fires
This expression describes a situation where a person is surrounded by overwhelming difficulties, intense pressure, or severe tests from all directions. It is often used to convey a state of extreme distress or being trapped in a highly stressful environment.
కుట్టిన చెవికి కమ్మలు లేవు, మధ్యహ్నం సద్దికి ఉప్పు లేదు.
kuttina cheviki kammalu levu, madhyahnam saddiki uppu ledu.
No earrings for the pierced ear, and no salt for the afternoon meal.
This proverb describes a state of extreme poverty or irony where one manages to fulfill a requirement partially but lacks the essential means to complete it or sustain it. It signifies having the preparation (the pierced ear) but lacking the ornament (earrings), and having food but lacking even basic seasoning like salt.
ఆరగించగా లేనిది అడిగితే వస్తుందా?
araginchaga lenidi adigite vastunda?
Will a man get by begging, what was wanting in the feast ?
This expression is used to signify that if something does not exist or isn't available in the first place, no amount of requesting or demanding will make it appear. It highlights the futility of asking for resources or help from someone who possesses nothing themselves.
మంచి వానికి మరణమే సాక్షి.
manchi vaniki maraname sakshi.
Death is witness to a good man. A good man's character is borne testimony to, after his death. Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names. " The memory of the just is blessed." Proverbs x. 7.
This proverb means that the true character and goodness of a person are fully recognized and validated by the world only after their death. It is often used to suggest that while people may overlook or criticize someone during their lifetime, their virtues are finally honored when they are gone.
ఎండ చురకలు తీర్చుకుని మధ్యాహ్నం వచ్చిందట
enda churakalu tirchukuni madhyahnam vachchindata
After satisfying the heat's sting, it says it arrived in the afternoon.
This proverb is used to describe someone who shows up after the most difficult part of a task is already over, yet acts as if they are just beginning or as if they were present throughout. It mocks people who avoid the peak of a struggle but appear later to claim involvement or to offer redundant help.
పంచాగ్ని మధ్యమందున్నట్టు
panchagni madhyamandunnattu
Like being in the middle of five fires
This expression describes a situation where a person is surrounded by severe difficulties or intense pressure from all directions. It is derived from the 'Panchagni Tapas', an ancient penance where a person sits amidst four fires with the sun as the fifth fire above. It is used to describe someone facing an extremely challenging or unbearable environment.
పగవాణ్ణి పంచాంగ మడిగితే, మధ్యాహ్నానికి మరణమన్నాడట.
pagavanni panchanga madigite, madhyahnaniki maranamannadata.
When an enemy was asked to read the almanac (horoscope), he said death would occur by noon.
This proverb highlights that you should never expect an unbiased or favorable opinion from an enemy. Just as an enemy would predict the worst possible outcome when consulted, one should be cautious of the advice or motives of those who harbor ill will against them.
అరణంకంటే మరణమే మగవానికి శరణం
aranankante maraname magavaniki sharanam
Death is a better refuge for a man than living on a dowry.
This proverb emphasizes the social stigma and loss of self-respect associated with a man living off his wife's wealth or dowry (Aranam). It suggests that for a man with dignity, death is preferable to the humiliation of being dependent on his in-laws' property or a dowry-based lifestyle.