పోరులేని గంజి, పుడిసెడైనా చాలు.
poruleni ganji, pudisedaina chalu.
Even a handful of gruel is enough, if it is without conflict.
This proverb emphasizes that peace of mind is more important than luxury. It suggests that having a simple meal in a peaceful environment is far better than having a feast in a house full of quarrels or stress.
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చేనిపంట చేరడైనా చాలు
chenipanta cheradaina chalu
Even a handful of harvest from one's own field is enough.
This expression emphasizes the value of self-reliance and the satisfaction derived from one's own honest labor. It suggests that a small amount earned or produced through one's own effort is more gratifying and honorable than a large amount obtained through other means or dependency.
అత్త పోరు లేదు, మామ పోరు లేదు, గుడిసెలో గుడ్డివాని పోరు.
atta poru ledu, mama poru ledu, gudiselo guddivani poru.
No harassment from the mother-in-law, no harassment from the father-in-law, but the blind man's harassment in the hut.
This proverb describes a situation where one is free from major or expected problems but is constantly troubled by a small, persistent, or unexpected nuisance. It is used when someone complains about a minor but irritating issue that ruins an otherwise peaceful situation.
పురిటాలికి పుట్టెడైనా చాలదు
puritaliki puttedaina chaladu
Even a 'Putti' (a large measure of grain) is not enough for a woman who has just given birth.
This expression is used to describe a situation where no amount of resources or supplies seem sufficient to meet an overwhelming or critical need. Historically, it refers to the high nutritional and care requirements of a postpartum mother, but metaphorically it applies to any scenario involving insatiable demand or extreme necessity.
అప్పులేని గంజి దొప్పెడే చాలును
appuleni ganji doppede chalunu
A cupful of rice water without debt is enough.
This proverb emphasizes the peace of mind that comes with being debt-free. It suggests that a humble or meager meal earned honestly and without borrowing is far better than a feast bought with borrowed money. It is used to advise people to live within their means and prioritize financial independence over luxury.
Out of debt, out of danger. Happy is he who owes nothing. (Greek.) !
నాదం లేని గంట, నాము లేని పంట.
nadam leni ganta, namu leni panta.
A bell without sound, a crop without grain.
This expression refers to something that lacks its core essence or purpose. Just as a bell is useless if it cannot ring and a crop is worthless if it doesn't yield grain, any object or person that does not fulfill their fundamental function is considered ineffective or hollow. It is used to describe wasted effort or decorative things that have no practical value.
అత్తపోరులేదు, మామ పోరులేదు, ఏరుకొనబోయిన చోట ఎనుబోతు లేదు
attaporuledu, mama poruledu, erukonaboyina chota enubotu ledu
No mother-in-law's nagging, no father-in-law's nagging, and no buffalo in the place where one went to pick dung.
This proverb describes a state of absolute freedom or a worry-free situation where there is no one to monitor, criticize, or obstruct one's work. It is used to express that a task can be done peacefully without any external interference or obstacles.
మంచి కొంచెమైనా చాలు, విత్తనం చిన్నదైనా చాలు!
manchi konchemaina chalu, vittanam chinnadaina chalu!
Goodness, even if small, is enough; a seed, even if tiny, is enough!
This proverb emphasizes that quality matters more than quantity. Just as a tiny seed has the potential to grow into a massive tree, a small amount of goodness or a single positive action can have a significant and lasting impact. It is used to encourage people that even small contributions or virtuous acts are valuable.
వన్నెకాని గంజి ఈగలపాలు.
vannekani ganji igalapalu.
The gruel of a showy person becomes the share of flies.
This proverb refers to people who are overly concerned with outward appearances or vanity but neglect the essence of their work or resources. It suggests that if someone wastes time being pretentious instead of being practical, their efforts or possessions will go to waste or be enjoyed by undeserving entities (like flies on spilled food).
అప్పులేని గంజి దొప్పెడే చాలు
appuleni ganji doppede chalu
A small bowl of gruel without debt is enough.
This proverb emphasizes the peace of mind that comes with being debt-free. It suggests that living a humble or simple life within one's means is far superior to living luxuriously on borrowed money. It is used to advise someone to prioritize financial independence and contentment over superficial status.
గంగగోవు పాలు గంటెడైనా చాలు, కడవెడైన నేమి ఖరము పాలు
gangagovu palu gantedaina chalu, kadavedaina nemi kharamu palu
A spoonful of a sacred cow's milk is enough; what is the use of a potful of donkey's milk?
Quality is far more important than quantity. A small amount of something virtuous or valuable is much better than a vast amount of something useless or inferior. This proverb is often used to emphasize that one good person or one wise word is better than a crowd of fools or a long, meaningless speech.