పాగావంటి బంధువుడూ లేడు, అంగరకావంటి హరాంభోరూ లేడు.
pagavanti bandhuvudu ledu, angarakavanti harambhoru ledu.
There is no relation like your turband, there is no scamp equal to your jacket. A turband can be tied so as to hide all holes, which is not the case with the jacket; the turband is therefore likened to a trustworthy friend, and the jacket to an unfaithful fellow.
This is a traditional proverb reflecting on social status and the burden of maintenance. A turban (paga) represents one's honor and dignity, staying close like a loyal relative. In contrast, an 'Angaraka' (a traditional long coat) requires constant care and cleaning, much like a person who consumes resources without giving back (harambhoru/freeloader).
Related Phrases
కంటివంటి ప్రకాశం లేదు, మంటివంటి ఆధారంలేదు.
kantivanti prakasham ledu, mantivanti adharamledu.
There is no light like the eye, and no support like the earth.
This proverb highlights fundamental truths of existence. It means that physical sight (the eye) is the ultimate source of enlightenment/perception for an individual, and the earth (soil) is the ultimate foundation that sustains all life. It is used to emphasize the importance of vision and the basic necessity of nature.
తన బంగారము కాకపోతే వన్నే లేదు, వెరపూ లేదు.
tana bangaramu kakapote vanne ledu, verapu ledu.
If it is not his own gold, it has no colour and no touch ( fineness. ) The purchaser depreciates the value of an article brought for sale.
This expression is used to describe a person who behaves recklessly or carelessly because they have no personal stake or investment in a situation. It highlights the lack of responsibility one feels when dealing with someone else's property or efforts.
కన్ను వంటి ప్రకాశం లేదు, మన్ను వంటి ఆధారం లేదు.
kannu vanti prakasham ledu, mannu vanti adharam ledu.
There is no light like the eye, and there is no support like the earth.
This proverb highlights the fundamental necessities of life. It signifies that our eyes are the primary source of vision (enlightenment) and that the earth/soil is the ultimate foundation for all living beings, providing food and stability.
సిద్ధప్ప వంటి శిష్యుడూ లేడు, బ్రహ్మంగారి వంటి గురువూ లేడు, వేమన వంటి యోగీ లేడు.
siddhappa vanti shishyudu ledu, brahmangari vanti guruvu ledu, vemana vanti yogi ledu.
There is no disciple like Siddappa, no teacher like Brahmamgari, and no yogi like Vemana.
This expression is used to highlight the absolute pinnacle or ideal standard of a specific role. It honors the legendary bond between Guru (Potuluru Veerabrahmendra Swamy) and Shishya (Siddappa), as well as the profound philosophical contributions of Yogi Vemana. It is often cited to emphasize excellence, loyalty, and spiritual mastery.
తాడూ లేదు, బొంగరం లేదు
tadu ledu, bongaram ledu
Neither a string nor a top.
This expression is used to describe someone who lacks any ties, responsibilities, or assets. It often refers to a person who is roaming aimlessly without any sense of direction or accountability, or to a situation that is completely disorganized and lacks a proper basis.
వంకాయ వంటి కూరలేదు, శంకరుని వంటి దైవము లేదు
vankaya vanti kuraledu, shankaruni vanti daivamu ledu
There is no vegetable like the eggplant, and there is no God like Lord Shiva.
This is a popular Telugu saying used to emphasize the excellence or superiority of something. Just as the eggplant (Brinjal) is considered the 'king of vegetables' for its versatility and taste in Telugu cuisine, Lord Shiva is regarded as the supreme deity. It is used to highlight that certain things are incomparable in their respective categories.
తాడూ లేదు, బొంగరమూ లేదు
tadu ledu, bongaramu ledu
Neither a string nor a top
This expression is used to describe a person who is irresponsible, lacks roots, or has no attachments or accountability. Just as a spinning top cannot be controlled or operated without a string, it refers to someone who is wandering aimlessly or a situation that has no proper foundation or control.
సిద్ధప్ప లాంటి శిష్యుడు లేడు, బ్రహ్మంగారి లాంటి గురువు లేడు, వేమన లాంటి యోగి లేడు.
siddhappa lanti shishyudu ledu, brahmangari lanti guruvu ledu, vemana lanti yogi ledu.
There is no disciple like Siddappa, no teacher like Brahmamgaru, and no yogi like Vemana.
This expression is used to highlight the ultimate standards of excellence in specific roles. It emphasizes the perfect bond of devotion (Siddappa), the height of spiritual guidance (Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy), and the pinnacle of philosophical detachment and wisdom (Yogi Vemana). It is often cited to describe ideal relationships or unmatched mastery in a field.
బావమరిదికంటే మించిన బంధువు లేడు
bavamaridikante minchina bandhuvu ledu
There is no relative greater than a brother-in-law.
This proverb highlights the unique and close bond shared between a man and his brother-in-law (specifically his wife's brother or sister's husband) in Telugu culture. It suggests that this relationship is often characterized by friendship, mutual support, and a lack of the formal tensions sometimes found in other familial ties.
రాముడి వంటి దేవుడు, రావణుడి వంటి రాక్షసుడు లేడు
ramudi vanti devudu, ravanudi vanti rakshasudu ledu
There is no god like Rama, and there is no demon like Ravana.
This expression is used to describe the extremes of character or quality. It highlights that Rama represents the absolute pinnacle of virtue and divinity, while Ravana represents the ultimate level of villainy and ego. In a broader sense, it is used to compare someone to the best or worst of their kind.