పాపమనగా వేరే పర దేశమున లేదు
papamanaga vere para deshamuna ledu
Sin does not exist in some other distant land.
This expression implies that sin is not an external entity found elsewhere, but rather a result of one's own actions and thoughts. It emphasizes personal accountability and the idea that the consequences of our deeds reside within our own lives and character.
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వేలు మీద గోరు మొలిచింది, వేరే పోదాం రారా వెర్రి మొగడా అందట
velu mida goru molichindi, vere podam rara verri mogada andata
She said, 'A nail has grown on the finger, let's move out and live separately, you foolish husband.'
This proverb is used to mock someone who looks for any trivial or absurd excuse to break away from a family or group. It specifically satirizes the tendency of someone looking for the smallest reason to initiate a separation or to live independently without a valid cause.
వేషాల కోసం దేశాల పాలు
veshala kosam deshala palu
Wandering across nations for the sake of appearances.
This proverb describes someone who travels to far-off places or spends excessive resources just to show off, maintain a certain status, or seek vanity. It is often used to criticize people who neglect their responsibilities or exhaust their wealth simply to gain superficial recognition or to keep up appearances.
అనగా అనగా రాగం, తినగా తినగా వేము
anaga anaga ragam, tinaga tinaga vemu
By singing repeatedly, the melody improves; by eating repeatedly, even Neem tastes sweet.
This proverb emphasizes that practice makes perfect and that persistence can make even difficult or unpleasant tasks easier over time. Note: The user provided 'rogam' (disease), but the traditional proverb is 'vemu' (neem), implying that constant habituation changes one's perspective or skill.
మహాలక్ష్మి పరదేశము పోయినట్టు
mahalakshmi paradeshamu poyinattu
Like the goddess of fortune emigrating. Said of an avaricious person going to seek for some small gains.
This expression is used to describe a sudden and significant loss of wealth, prosperity, or grace from a household or a person. Just as the departure of the Goddess of Wealth implies the onset of poverty or misfortune, it signifies a complete reversal of fortune where a once-flourishing situation turns bleak.
ఆవాహన లేదు, విసర్జన లేదు
avahana ledu, visarjana ledu
Neither invocation nor dismissal.
This expression refers to someone who is indifferent or neutral towards a situation, person, or ritual. It originates from Vedic rituals where a deity is invited (Avahana) and then sent back (Visarjana). It is used to describe a state where one is neither welcoming nor rejecting something, often implying a lack of interest or involvement.
అరవలేని దేశం, కాకిలేని ఊరు లేదు.
aravaleni desham, kakileni uru ledu.
There is no country without Tamilians and no village without crows.
This is a popular Telugu saying used to describe the ubiquitous nature of Tamil people. It implies that just as crows are found in every corner of the world, you will find someone from the Tamil community (Arava) living and working everywhere, highlighting their widespread migration and presence.
ఆశలేనివానికి దేశమెందుకు?
ashalenivaniki deshamenduku?
Why should a man without desire be in the world ?
This proverb suggests that for someone who lacks ambition, desire, or interest in life, their surroundings or environment become irrelevant. It implies that a sense of purpose is what drives a person to engage with the world; without it, even a whole country or great opportunities have no value to them. It is used to describe a state of total indifference or renunciation.
ఆవాహన లేదు, విసర్జన లేదు.
avahana ledu, visarjana ledu.
No invocation, no dismissal.
This expression refers to a state of complete indifference or lack of formal procedure. It is used to describe someone who doesn't follow any rules, doesn't start or finish tasks properly, or remains totally unbothered and detached regardless of the situation or guests arriving/leaving.
అరవలేని దేశం కాకిలేని ఊరు లేవు
aravaleni desham kakileni uru levu
There is no country where people don't shout and no village where crows don't exist.
This proverb is used to indicate that certain things are universal and inescapable. Just as you will find crows in every village, you will find noise, problems, or specific types of people everywhere you go. It suggests that one cannot find a 'perfect' place free from common disturbances.
చెప్పినంత చేసేవారు శివునికన్న వేరే లేరు
cheppinanta chesevaru shivunikanna vere leru
There is no one other than Lord Shiva who does as much as he says
This expression highlights integrity and reliability. It means that while many people make tall promises but fail to fulfill them, a truly dependable person (metaphorically compared to Lord Shiva) always follows through on their word exactly as promised.