పాపం ఉంటే భయం, పల్లం ఉంటే నీళ్లు
papam unte bhayam, pallam unte nillu
Where there is sin there will be fear, where there is low ground there will be water.
This proverb highlights natural consequences. Just as water naturally flows and settles in low-lying areas (slopes), guilt or fear naturally follows a person who has committed a wrong act. It is used to describe how a guilty conscience is always fearful of being caught or punished.
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భాగ్యం ఉంటే బంగారాన్ని తింటారా?
bhagyam unte bangaranni tintara?
If you are rich, will you eat your gold ? A man, however rich, can only live by food, like other men.
This proverb is used to emphasize that basic necessities like food are the same for everyone, regardless of their wealth. It suggests that money cannot buy everything and that even the richest person must eat simple grains to survive, reminding people to remain humble and practical about the value of wealth.
పాపం అంటే భయం
papam ante bhayam
Sin means fear
This expression is used to describe someone who is God-fearing, ethical, or has a strong conscience. It implies that a person's fear of committing a sin or doing wrong keeps them on the path of righteousness and integrity.
ముక్కు ఉన్నంత వరకు పడిశం ఉంటుంది
mukku unnanta varaku padisham untundi
As long as you have a nose, you will have a running from it. Continual liability.
This proverb suggests that as long as a certain entity or situation exists, associated troubles or inherent problems will continue to occur. It is used to describe unavoidable or persistent issues that are tied to one's existence or circumstances.
మంచి ప్రాణానికి మండలము వరకు భయము లేదు
manchi prananiki mandalamu varaku bhayamu ledu
There is no fear for a good life for forty days. A strong man can exist without food for that period.
This expression suggests that an honest person with a clear conscience does not need to fear any consequences or dangers for a long time. It emphasizes that integrity provides long-term protection and peace of mind, implying that a person who lives rightly remains fearless throughout their lifetime (a 'mandala' often referring to a specific long cycle of time or the horizon).
పల్లము ఉన్న చోటనే నీళ్లు నిలుస్తాయి
pallamu unna chotane nillu nilustayi
Water lies in the low ground.
This proverb suggests that opportunities, wealth, or help naturally gravitate toward those who are humble or those who have a genuine need. It is often used to imply that benefits flow to the deserving and well-prepared, or that good things settle where there is a receptive and grounded environment.
Truth will out at last.
కూనలమ్మ సంగీతము వింటే పుణ్యము లేదు, వినకుంటే పాపము లేదు.
kunalamma sangitamu vinte punyamu ledu, vinakunte papamu ledu.
If you listen to the song [in praise] of Kûnalamma, there is no merit; and if you don't listen to it, there is no sin. Kûnalamma is the goddess said to preside over children.
This expression is used to describe something that is completely inconsequential or trivial. It refers to an action or a piece of information that has no positive impact if accepted and no negative impact if ignored. It is often used to dismiss worthless talk or irrelevant activities.
ప్రాణం ఉన్నంత వరకు భయం లేదు
pranam unnanta varaku bhayam ledu
As long as life remains, there is no fear. Until the destined period of life has come to a close death need not be feared. While there is life there is hope.
This expression is used to convey resilience and courage. It suggests that as long as a person is alive, they have the strength to face any challenge or overcome any adversity. It is often used to motivate someone to stay brave during difficult times.
నయమంటే భయమేమి?
nayamante bhayamemi?
If it is the right path, why fear?
This expression is used to state that one who acts with integrity, honesty, and follows the righteous path has no reason to be afraid of anyone or any consequences. It is similar to the English proverb 'A clean hand wants no washing'.
తెల్లగా ఉంటే పాలు, నల్లగా ఉంటే నీళ్లు
tellaga unte palu, nallaga unte nillu
If it's white it's milk, if it's dark it's water. Said of a simple minded, guileless man.
This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely naive, innocent, or gullible. It refers to someone who lacks discernment and blindly believes whatever they are told based on superficial appearances without any critical thinking.
జయము ఉండే వరకు భయము లేదు.
jayamu unde varaku bhayamu ledu.
As long as fortune favours you, you have nothing to fear.
This expression implies that as long as a person is successful or winning, they do not feel or show any fear. It is used to describe a state of confidence or even overconfidence that persists only during a winning streak, or to suggest that success acts as a shield against anxiety.