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.
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ముగ్గురి మధ్య ముంత దాగదు
mugguri madhya munta dagadu
The large pot disappeared in the midst of three. i. e. it could not possibly be carried off from the midst of a number of people without some one perceiving it.
This proverb is used to convey that a secret or a piece of information cannot remain hidden for long when more than two people are involved. It emphasizes that the more people who know a secret, the higher the likelihood of it being leaked or discovered.
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.
శిష్యా శిష్యా నా కాళ్ళకు చెప్పులున్నాయా అంటే, నక్షత్రమండలం ఈ మధ్య కనబడలేదు అన్నాడట.
shishya shishya na kallaku cheppulunnaya ante, nakshatramandalam i madhya kanabadaledu annadata.
When [the Guru] said "O disciple! disciple! are there shoes on my feet? [the pupil] replied "I don't see them between this and the stars." The Guru and his pupil were both gluttons, but the disciple excelled his master. On one occasion when the Guru—who had eaten so much that he could not see his toes which were numb—asked his pupil to inform him whether his shoes were on, the latter—who was filled up to his neck and was obliged to keep his face towards the sky—replied as above. To have a belly up to one's mouth. (*Spanish*)
This expression is used to describe an irrelevant or nonsensical response to a straightforward question. It highlights a lack of focus, poor communication, or someone being 'lost in the clouds' instead of addressing the immediate reality.
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.
సన్యాసుల మధ్య కల్లు కుండలు మాయమైనట్లు
sanyasula madhya kallu kundalu mayamainatlu
Like toddy pots disappearing among ascetics
This expression is used to describe a situation where something supposedly forbidden or inappropriate is secretly consumed or stolen by people who pretend to be virtuous. It highlights hypocrisy, where those who claim to be holy or disciplined (sanyasis) are the ones secretly indulging in vices (drinking toddy), leading to the 'mysterious' disappearance of the items.
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.
కాకుల మధ్య కోకిల
kakula madhya kokila
A cuckoo among crows
This expression refers to someone who stands out as superior, talented, or graceful while surrounded by ordinary or inferior people. It is used to describe a person of quality in an environment where others lack that same refinement or skill.
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.
ముగ్గురి మధ్య ముంత దాగింది
mugguri madhya munta dagindi
A small vessel hidden among three people
This expression is used to describe a situation where a common item or responsibility is neglected or lost because everyone assumes someone else is taking care of it. It highlights how shared responsibility among a small group often leads to inefficiency or things going missing.