పిండి ప్రోలు లేనిదీ పెండ్లి అవునా?
pindi prolu lenidi pendli avuna?
Can there be a marriage without flour and a procession ?
This proverb highlights that certain essential elements or preparations are indispensable for an event to take place. Just as ritual flour drawings (prolu) are fundamental to a traditional wedding ceremony, certain core requirements must be met before claiming a task is complete or starting an endeavor.
Indispensable accompaniments.
Related Phrases
నీ పెండ్లి పాడుగా ఉంది గాని నా పెండ్లి తాంబూలానికి రమ్మన్నాడట
ni pendli paduga undi gani na pendli tambulaniki rammannadata
Your marriage is rubbish, come to my marriage and betel.
This expression describes a person who is extremely selfish and dismissive of others' priorities. It refers to someone who ignores the importance of another person's significant event (like their own wedding) while demanding they attend and participate in his own affairs.
నీ పెండ్లి పాడైంది నా పెండ్లికి తాంబూలానికి రమ్మన్నాడట.
ni pendli padaindi na pendliki tambulaniki rammannadata.
They said your wedding is ruined, so come to my wedding to collect the ritual betel leaves (tamboolam).
This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely insensitive or selfish. It refers to a situation where someone ignores another person's tragedy or loss and instead asks them for help or participation in their own celebration. It highlights a complete lack of empathy.
నీ పెండ్లి పాడైపోయిందిలే, నా పెండ్లికి దివిటీలు పట్టమన్నాడట
ni pendli padaipoyindile, na pendliki divitilu pattamannadata
He said, 'Your wedding is ruined anyway, so come and hold the torches for my wedding.'
This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely selfish and lacks empathy. It refers to someone who, instead of comforting or helping a person in a crisis, tries to exploit that person's misfortune for their own personal gain or service.
పిల్లలు లేనిది ఇల్లు కాదు, పిట్టలు లేనిది తోపు కాదు
pillalu lenidi illu kadu, pittalu lenidi topu kadu
A house without children is not a home, and a grove without birds is not a grove.
This proverb highlights the essential elements that bring life and joy to a place. Just as birds are vital for the vibrancy and identity of a grove (orchard), children are considered the soul and joy of a household. It is used to emphasize the importance of children in making a home feel complete and lively.
దేవుడి పెండ్లికి అందరూ పెద్దలే.
devudi pendliki andaru peddale.
At the marriage ceremony of a god all are rulers. Where there is no head, every one does what he likes.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is no clear leader or hierarchy, and everyone acts as if they are in charge or equal in authority. It is often applied to social gatherings or collaborative tasks where everyone gives orders but no one follows them, or where no specific person is assigned the responsibility of a host.
ఉన్నది పోదు, లేనిది రాదు.
unnadi podu, lenidi radu.
That which exists does not leave, and that which does not exist does not come.
This proverb expresses a sense of stoicism or fatalism regarding one's destiny or inherent nature. It means that what is meant to be yours will stay, and what is not destined for you cannot be acquired. It is often used to console someone facing loss or to suggest that some things are unchangeable and predetermined by fate.
తోరణము లేని వీరణము లేని పెండ్లి బాజాలు
toranamu leni viranamu leni pendli bajalu
Wedding music without a festoon or a drum.
This expression refers to a situation that lacks the necessary grandeur, preparation, or essential components despite having the outward appearance of an event. It is used to describe something that is hollow, incomplete, or poorly organized.
మొదటి పెండ్లి అవసరము, రెండో పెండ్లి అవివేకము, మూడో పెండ్లి అపస్మారకము
modati pendli avasaramu, rendo pendli avivekamu, mudo pendli apasmarakamu
The first marriage is a necessity, the second marriage is a folly, and the third marriage is madness.
This proverb comments on the social and practical aspects of remarriage. It suggests that while the first marriage is a fundamental part of life and duty, a second marriage often stems from a lack of judgment or poor decision-making, and pursuing a third marriage is seen as a sign of complete loss of sense or desperation. It is used to caution people against repeatedly seeking marriage after failures.
నీ పెళ్ళి పాడైపోను, నా పెళ్ళికి వచ్చి కాగడా వెయ్యి అన్నట్లు
ni pelli padaiponu, na pelliki vachchi kagada veyyi annatlu
Like saying, 'May your wedding be ruined, but come and hold a torch at mine.'
This expression describes a person's extreme selfishness and lack of empathy. It refers to someone who curses or wishes ill upon others, yet shamelessly expects those same people to help them or serve them in their own endeavors.
పిండి, ప్రోలు లేనిదే పెండ్లవునా?
pindi, prolu lenide pendlavuna?
Can a wedding happen without flour and the sacred heap of grain?
This proverb is used to emphasize that certain essential prerequisites or materials are absolutely necessary to complete a task or a ceremony. Just as a traditional Telugu wedding cannot proceed without 'Pindi' (flour for rangoli/rituals) and 'Prolu' (ceremonial heap of grain), one cannot expect results without providing the fundamental requirements.