రాచి రంపాన పెట్టే రకం

rachi rampana pette rakam

Translation

The kind that grinds and uses a saw

Meaning

This expression describes a person who relentlessly pester, harasses, or tortures others mentally or physically. It is used to characterize someone who is extremely difficult to deal with and causes prolonged suffering or annoyance through their behavior.

Related Phrases

When asked to go and see, he went and burnt it down.

This proverb is inspired by the character Hanuman from the Ramayana, who was sent to find Sita but ended up burning Lanka. It is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task far exceeding the original instructions, often in a bold, aggressive, or transformative way. It can be used both as praise for initiative or as a critique for overstepping bounds.

One who burns even the bundle of sticks and thorns.

This expression refers to an extremely stingy, ruthless, or destructive person who leaves nothing behind. It describes someone who exploits a resource or situation to the very last bit without any regard for future use or mercy, often used to characterize a person's extreme greed or harsh nature.

A slap in the face for knocking one's head against the wall.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone faces double trouble or a series of unfortunate events simultaneously. It conveys the idea of being hit by problems from multiple directions at once, leaving the person overwhelmed.

Misfortunes seldom come alone.

A type that eats dog meat

Used to describe a person with an extremely low character, someone who is unscrupulous, or someone capable of doing anything for personal gain without any moral boundaries.

Rama's story for the world's pleasure / Worldly gossip

While literally referring to the story of Rama that delights the world, in common usage it refers to casual conversation, idle talk, or endless gossip about worldly matters and people's lives. It is often used to describe social chitchat or passing time by talking about various random topics.

Exceeding the pitch and falling into the melody.

This expression is used when something goes beyond its limits or exceeds reasonable bounds, leading to negative consequences. It is often applied to behaviors, jokes, or situations that start off well but become excessive, annoying, or counterproductive because someone didn't know when to stop.

A woman who does not give [ alms ] will never give ; what evil has happened to the jade who does give ?

This proverb describes a person who neither does a good deed themselves nor allows others to do it. It is used to criticize dog-in-the-manger behavior where someone obstructs progress or charity despite having no intention of contributing themselves.

Said by a beggar of one from whom he generally received alms.

When asked to just go and see, he came back married.

This proverb describes a situation where someone exceeds their brief or instructions in an impulsive or extreme way, often causing unintended consequences. It is used when a person is sent for a simple task but ends up making a major, permanent decision without permission.

The more a sandalwood stick is cut with a saw and rubbed, the more fragrant it becomes.

This proverb highlights the virtue of resilience and character. Just as sandalwood releases its fragrance under pressure and friction, noble people remain virtuous and show their true strength even when subjected to hardships, suffering, or trials.

Asked to go and see, but came back after burning it down

This expression is used when someone exceeds their instructions or limits in a way that causes significant damage or unexpected consequences. It originates from the Ramayana, where Hanuman was sent to find Sita but ended up burning Lanka. In modern usage, it describes someone who does much more than asked, often resulting in overkill or unnecessary destruction.