రాజు తలచుకుంటే దెబ్బలకు కొదవా?

raju talachukunte debbalaku kodava?

Translation

If the king decides, will there be a shortage of blows?

Meaning

This proverb highlights the absolute power of an authority figure. It means that if a person in power wants something done or wants to punish someone, they have the resources and authority to make it happen instantly without any hurdles. It is often used to describe how a powerful person's whim can change everything.

Related Phrases

A field of stones yields diamonds

This expression is used to describe a situation where hard work and perseverance in seemingly barren or difficult circumstances lead to great rewards. It signifies that appearances can be deceptive, and with proper effort, even the most challenging land or situation can become highly productive.

Like a plant that is born in the field and dies in the field itself.

This expression describes a situation where someone or something lives out its entire existence in one limited environment without ever venturing out or achieving broader recognition. It is often used to refer to people who are born, live, and die in the same place without seeing the world, or to ideas/projects that never leave their place of origin.

Rocks exist only in the mine that contains gems.

This expression is used to convey that greatness or value often comes with imperfections or obstacles. Just as one must sift through many rocks to find a precious gem, one must accept minor flaws or challenges in a person or situation that is otherwise excellent.

All the gems are in the fort, all the stones are in the town.

This expression is used to describe a situation where wealth, talent, or high-quality things are concentrated in a specific elite circle (the fort), while the common, ordinary, or lower-quality items are left for the masses (the town). It highlights social or economic disparity and the unequal distribution of value.

Even in a field of stones, gems can grow.

This expression is used to describe a situation where great success or high-quality results are achieved despite extremely difficult, harsh, or unfavorable conditions. It emphasizes that with hard work and determination, prosperity can be found even in a place that looks barren or challenging.

The ruins of debt

This expression refers to a state of being overwhelmed or ruined by excessive debt. It is used to describe a situation where someone's financial stability or life is destroyed due to borrowing beyond their means.

To the bird that lives on gems, gems; to the bird that lives on stones, stones.

This proverb highlights the concept of merit and individual capacity. It suggests that people receive rewards or outcomes based on their worth, habits, or capabilities. Just as a bird is fed according to its nature, individuals get what they deserve or what they are accustomed to seeking.

God provides all his creatures with that which they need.

Gifts for the teacher, and cities for us.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person receives a small, immediate reward (like a ritual fee) while the other person gains something vast and significant (like territory or knowledge). It highlights a disparity in gains or results between two parties involved in the same activity.

Like coming near a city but getting a gemstone tested in a village.

This expression describes the folly of seeking expert services or high-quality judgment in an unqualified place when a center of excellence is easily accessible. It is used when someone ignores a superior resource nearby and chooses an inferior one instead.

While one thinks of one thing, God thinks of another.

This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Man proposes, God disposes'. It is used when human plans or expectations fail due to unforeseen circumstances or fate, highlighting that humans do not have ultimate control over the outcomes of their actions.