పటమట గాలి కొడితే పందిళ్ళమీద రాజనాలు పండుతాయి
patamata gali kodite pandillamida rajanalu pandutayi
If the west wind blows, high-quality rice will grow even on pandals.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb. It signifies that the 'Patamata' (Western/North-western) wind is extremely auspicious and beneficial for the growth of fine rice varieties (Rajanalu). It implies that with favorable nature or the right conditions, even unconventional places can yield great success.
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రాళ్ల చేను రత్నాలు పండుతుంది
ralla chenu ratnalu pandutundi
A field of stones yields diamonds
This expression is used to describe a situation where hard work and perseverance in seemingly barren or difficult circumstances lead to great rewards. It signifies that appearances can be deceptive, and with proper effort, even the most challenging land or situation can become highly productive.
తుంటి మీద కొట్టితే పళ్ళు రాలాయట
tunti mida kottite pallu ralayata
When the man received a blow on his back, he cried out that he had lost his teeth.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is no logical connection between a cause and its effect, or when someone gives an irrelevant or illogical response to a situation. It highlights absurdity and a lack of correlation.
Applied to inappropriate actions or words.
నంది అంటే నంది, పంది అంటే పంది
nandi ante nandi, pandi ante pandi
If he says it's Śiva's bull, it is Śiva's bull; if he says it's a pig, it is a pig.
This expression describes extreme sycophancy, blind obedience, or a 'yes-man' attitude. It is used to characterize someone who agrees with everything a powerful person says, even if the statements are contradictory or obviously false, just to please them.
Said of the power of a great and unjust man.
బోదనం కొట్టితే రాజనం పండును
bodanam kottite rajanam pandunu
If you strike the 'Bodanam' weed, the 'Rajanam' rice will grow.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of hard work and timely weeding in agriculture. 'Bodanam' is a weed that mimics the appearance of rice plants; if a farmer identifies and removes it diligently, they will yield high-quality 'Rajanam' rice (a superior variety). It is used to suggest that eliminating negative elements or putting in specific effort leads to excellent results.
పందిళ్ళ పైన పరువులెత్తనా
pandilla paina paruvulettana
Should I lift my honor/reputation over the wedding canopies?
This expression is used to describe someone who is making a public spectacle of their self-respect or dignity, often in an arrogant or overly dramatic way during social gatherings. It suggests that the person is trying too hard to show off their status or pride in a place where it is unnecessary or inappropriate.
నేరేళ్ళు పండితే నేలలు పండును
nerellu pandite nelalu pandunu
If Java plums ripen, the lands will flourish.
This is a traditional agricultural observation. It implies that a bountiful harvest of Jamun (Java plum) fruits indicates favorable weather conditions and a good monsoon, which in turn leads to a successful agricultural season and fertile yields across the lands.
పిందెలో పండిన పండు
pindelo pandina pandu
A fruit ripened after being plucked. Said of a precocious youth.
This expression is used to describe someone who shows maturity, wisdom, or behaviors far beyond their actual age, often used in the context of a child acting like an adult or being 'precocious'. It can also imply someone who has gained experience or 'ripened' prematurely.
పటమట కొట్టువేస్తే పాడిఆవు అంకెవేస్తుంది
patamata kottuveste padiavu ankevestundi
If you strike the western side of the shed, the milch cow bellows.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person's actions or words have an immediate, predictable, or indirect effect on another person. It can also refer to people who react prematurely or sensitive individuals who respond even when a remark is not directly aimed at them.
చెడిన చేను చెరుకు, రాజనాలు పండునా?
chedina chenu cheruku, rajanalu panduna?
Will a ruined field produce sugarcane or high-quality rice?
This proverb suggests that you cannot expect a superior or high-quality outcome from a foundation that is fundamentally damaged or poor. It is used to emphasize that the quality of the result is directly dependent on the quality of the source or environment.
పడమట మెరిస్తే, పంది అయినా నీళ్ళకు దిగదు
padamata meriste, pandi ayina nillaku digadu
If there is lightning in the west, even a pig won't enter the water.
This is a traditional agricultural/weather-related proverb. In certain regions, lightning in the western sky is considered a sign of an impending severe drought or lack of rain. It implies that if such a sign appears, even an animal like a pig, which loves water and mud, won't find any water to step into. It is used to describe signs of upcoming scarcity.