పూలమ్మిన చోట పుల్లలమ్మరాదు
pulammina chota pullalammaradu
One who sold flowers should not sell firewood.
This proverb suggests that a person who once enjoyed a high status, wealth, or a prestigious position should not stoop to doing menial tasks or live in a degraded state in the same place where they were once respected. It emphasizes maintaining one's dignity and self-respect despite changes in fortune.
Related Phrases
కలకాలం బ్రతికినా కాటికి పోక తప్పదు.
kalakalam bratikina katiki poka tappadu.
Even if you live for a long time, you cannot avoid going to the cremation ground.
This proverb emphasizes the inevitability of death. It signifies that no matter how long or prosperously one lives, life is temporary and death is the ultimate reality for every living being. It is often used to remind people to remain humble or to accept the cycle of life.
గడిచి బ్రతికినాము అని గంతులు వెయ్యరాదు.
gadichi bratikinamu ani gantulu veyyaradu.
Don't jump about saying you have got through [ your diffi- culties. ] Don't halloo till you are out of the wood.
This proverb warns against complacency or excessive celebration after narrowly escaping a problem. It suggests that while one might have overcome a current crisis, life is unpredictable, and one should remain humble and prepared for future challenges rather than being overconfident.
గడచి బ్రతికామని గంతులు వేయరాదు
gadachi bratikamani gantulu veyaradu
One should not jump with joy just because they survived a difficult time.
This proverb serves as a caution against overconfidence or complacency after escaping a danger. It implies that life is unpredictable, and just because you survived one crisis doesn't mean you are immune to future challenges; therefore, one should remain humble and cautious.
పందిలి పడి చచ్చిన వారూ లేదు, ఇల్లు పడి బ్రతికిన వారూ లేరు.
pandili padi chachchina varu ledu, illu padi bratikina varu leru.
No men die from the falling of a Pandili; no men live after the falling of a house.
This proverb is used to describe the nature of risks and consequences. It implies that minor accidents (like a canopy falling) are harmless, whereas major disasters (like a house collapsing) are inevitably fatal. It is often used to emphasize that one cannot escape the consequences of a truly large-scale problem, or to put minor issues into perspective.
పూలమ్మిన చోట పుడకలమ్మరాదు
pulammina chota pudakalammaradu
One should not sell firewood in the same place where they once sold flowers.
This proverb emphasizes maintaining one's dignity and self-respect. It suggests that if a person has lived a life of status, prosperity, or high standards (represented by flowers), they should not stoop to a lowly or desperate position (represented by firewood) in the same community. It is often used to advise people to protect their reputation and not settle for less than what they have earned.
బతికి చెడిన వారితో బంధుత్వం చేయవచ్చును గాని చెడి బ్రతికిన వారితో చేయరాదు
batiki chedina varito bandhutvam cheyavachchunu gani chedi bratikina varito cheyaradu
One can have a relationship with those who were once wealthy and became poor, but one should not with those who were poor and became wealthy.
This proverb suggests that people who have fallen from a high status usually retain their values, culture, and humility. In contrast, those who suddenly gain wealth after being poor might become arrogant, boastful, or lack the character to handle their new status appropriately. It is a cautionary advice on choosing associations based on character and background rather than current financial standing.
తాళిబొట్టు బలం వల్ల తలంబ్రాల వరకు బ్రతికినాడు
talibottu balam valla talambrala varaku bratikinadu
He survived until the wedding ritual of pouring rice (Talambralu) because of the strength of the wedding thread (Thalibottu).
This expression is used to describe a person who narrowly escapes a fatal situation or survives a life-threatening crisis just in time for a significant event, often implying that their spouse's luck or the sanctity of their marriage (represented by the wedding thread) protected them.
కడచి బ్రతికినదెవరు?
kadachi bratikinadevaru?
Who has survived forever (after passing away)?
This expression is used to remind others of the inevitability of death. It suggests that since no one lives forever, one should focus on living a meaningful life or doing good deeds while they are still alive, rather than worrying excessively about the end.
నవ్వలేనివారిని నమ్మరాదు
navvalenivarini nammaradu
One who cannot smile should not be trusted
This expression suggests that a person who lacks warmth, humor, or the ability to smile is often hiding their true nature or may be cold-hearted. It is used as a cautionary piece of advice to be wary of individuals who remain stoic or expressionless, as their intentions may be difficult to gauge.
ఎల్లమ్మ బ్రతుకు తెల్లవారితే తెలుస్తుంది
ellamma bratuku tellavarite telustundi
Ellamma's life (or fate) will be known once the day breaks.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where the true outcome or the reality of a person's condition will only be revealed after a period of time or once a specific event concludes. It implies that current appearances might be deceptive and the final truth will come to light eventually.