ప్రాణము పోయినా, మానము దక్కించుకోవలెను.
pranamu poyina, manamu dakkinchukovalenu.
Though you lose your life, you must preserve your honor.
This expression emphasizes that one's dignity, honor, and self-respect are more valuable than life itself. It is used to encourage standing by one's principles or integrity, even in the face of extreme danger or death.
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కరికి ప్రాణము తొండము, సిరికి ప్రాణము మగువ.
kariki pranamu tondamu, siriki pranamu maguva.
The life of an elephant is its trunk, the life of wealth is the woman.
This proverb highlights the vital importance of certain elements to an entity's existence. Just as an elephant depends entirely on its trunk for survival and strength, a household's prosperity (Sri) is believed to reside in and depend upon the character, conduct, and well-being of the woman of the house.
మానము పోయిన వెనక ప్రాణమెందుకు?
manamu poyina venaka pranamenduku?
When honor has gone, why life ?
This expression emphasizes the supreme value of dignity and self-respect over physical life. It is used to convey that for a person of principles, living with disgrace or humiliation is worse than death.
Take away my good name, and take away my life. Either live or die wi' honour.
అని అనిపించుకోవలెనా అత్తగారా?
ani anipinchukovalena attagara?
O mother-in-law, should you accuse me and bring a reproach on yourself in return ?
This expression is used sarcastically or ironically when someone tries to cover up their obvious mistakes or bad behavior by pretending to be concerned about their reputation. It originates from a folk story where a daughter-in-law behaves poorly and then asks if she deserves the bad name she is getting, highlighting hypocrisy.
Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
అర్థమూ ప్రాణమూ ఆచార్యాధీనము, తాళమూ దేహమూ నా ఆధీనము.
arthamu pranamu acharyadhinamu, talamu dehamu na adhinamu.
The money [in the box] and the soul [within the body] are made over to the spiritual guide, but the key and the body are retained by me. Applied to giving a person only the form of authority, but no real power.
This proverb is a humorous take on hypocritical devotion or selective surrender. It describes a person who claims to surrender everything valuable (like life and wealth) to a mentor or God for the sake of appearance, but in reality, keeps the physical control (the key to the chest) and their own comfort firmly in their own hands. It is used to mock people who act as if they are selfless but remain deeply possessive and untrusting.
ముక్కు పట్టుకుంటే ప్రాణం పోదా?
mukku pattukunte pranam poda?
If I touch your nose will you lose your life ? A Guru was endeavouring to initiate his disciple into the mysteries of Prânâyâma ( see Wilson ) and touched his nose which the unwilling disciple pretended caused him intense pain. " This ceremony is performed in the following manner: 1st he [ the Brahman ] presses in the right nostril with the fourth finger of his left hand, repeating the name of each Deity; and counting them nine times over upon the joints of the fingers of his right hand with great rapidity, half closing his eyes the while, and drawing in his breath : then gently pressing in the left nostril with the thumb, he breathes out, repeating the same name as many times over. Then releasing the right nostril, and still pressing in the left with the thumb, he terminates the Prunayama [ Prânâyâma. ]" ( The Sundâya by Mrs. S. C. Belnos. ) Said of a lazy sculk.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a small or simple action has a direct, inevitable, and significant consequence. It is often used to point out that even a minor provocation or obstruction can lead to a major failure or total stop in functionality, much like how blocking someone's breath (at the nose) leads to the end of life.
మాటకు ప్రాణము సత్యము, కోటకు ప్రాణము మానము, చీటికి ప్రాణము వ్రాలు
mataku pranamu satyamu, kotaku pranamu manamu, chitiki pranamu vralu
Truth is the life of a word, honor is the life of a woman, and a signature is the life of a document.
This proverb emphasizes the essential quality that gives value or 'life' to certain things. It teaches that a word is only meaningful if it is true, a person's character is defined by their dignity and honor, and a document or letter only gains legal or formal validity through a signature.
మానం పోయిన వెనుక ప్రాణం ఎందుకు?
manam poyina venuka pranam enduku?
Why live after losing one's honor?
This expression emphasizes that self-respect and dignity are more valuable than life itself. It is used to suggest that living a life of disgrace or shame is meaningless and that one should prioritize their reputation over survival.
ప్రాణం పోయినా మానం దక్కించుకోవలె
pranam poyina manam dakkinchukovale
Even if life is lost, honor must be saved.
This proverb emphasizes that one's dignity and honor are far more important than physical existence. It is used to inspire integrity and courage, suggesting that it is better to die with honor than to live in disgrace or shame.
ప్రాణం పోయినా మానం దక్కించుకోవాలి
pranam poyina manam dakkinchukovali
Even if life is lost, one must protect their honor.
This expression emphasizes that self-respect and dignity are more valuable than life itself. It is used to encourage someone to uphold their integrity and reputation even in the face of extreme adversity or life-threatening situations.
వ్రతము చెడ్డా సుఖము దక్కవలెను
vratamu chedda sukhamu dakkavalenu
If the vow be broken, some enjoyment must be obtained. There must be some inducement to transgress the bounds of virtue.
This proverb is used when a person has already compromised their principles, values, or hard work for something; in such a situation, they should at least ensure they get the desired result or benefit from that compromise. It is similar to the idea of 'if you're going to do something wrong or difficult, make sure it's worth the effort.'