రాజ్యాలు పోయినా, రాచరికాలు పోలేదు.

rajyalu poyina, racharikalu poledu.

Translation

Even if the kingdoms are gone, the royal attitudes have not left.

Meaning

This expression is used to describe people who have lost their power, wealth, or status but still cling to their old ego, arrogance, or bossy behavior. It highlights the irony of someone acting superior despite no longer having the means or position to justify it.

Related Phrases

The wealth is gone, but the elegant habits remain.

Used to describe someone who has lost their riches or status but continues to maintain their old lifestyle, pride, or sophisticated manners. It is often used to highlight that class or character doesn't disappear just because one's financial situation has changed.

Though the kingdom be lost, the air of royalty still remains.

This proverb is used to describe someone who maintains their dignity, values, or refined habits despite a significant loss in wealth or status. It emphasizes that while material possessions can be lost, one's fundamental nature and upbringing remain unchanged.

Applied to a man who bears the appearance of having seen better days.

Even though the child is gone, the smell of childbirth hasn't left.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the core object or purpose of an endeavor is lost, but the lingering troubles, side effects, or burdens associated with it continue to persist. It highlights the irony of suffering through the consequences of something that no longer provides any benefit.

Neither the potter cares if the cattle are lost, nor the stepmother cares if the children are lost.

This proverb describes extreme indifference or lack of empathy. It highlights situations where individuals are completely unconcerned about losses that do not directly affect their personal interests or emotional bonds. It is used to criticize someone's cold-heartedness or apathy towards the misfortune of others.

Even if kingdoms are lost, character/traits are not lost

This proverb describes a person who continues to exhibit their characteristic behavior (often arrogance, extravagance, or specific habits) even after losing their wealth, status, or power. It suggests that while external fortunes change, innate nature or ingrained habits remain the same.

If kings go, do kingdoms disappear?

This expression is used to convey that the world or an organization does not stop functioning just because a leader or a specific individual is gone. It emphasizes that systems are larger than individuals and that life goes on despite the departure of those in power.

The shoulder bag hasn't gotten a hole, and Chandaluru hasn't burnt down.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is no immediate hurry or crisis. It suggests that there is still plenty of time to complete a task because the resources are intact and the destination is still there. It is often used to counsel patience or to justify procrastination.

Once the words are gone, bundles of wealth are of no use.

This proverb emphasizes that once a person has lost their ability to speak or has passed away, material wealth becomes meaningless. It is often used to highlight that good communication and relationships are more valuable than riches, or to suggest that some things cannot be fixed with money once the opportunity for dialogue is lost.

If alms are given ten times in an enemy's house, so much the better.

This proverb suggests that one should not expect help or goodwill from an enemy. Even if they appear to give something or help you, it is likely temporary, unreliable, or comes with hidden strings that ultimately result in a loss for you. It emphasizes the importance of self-respect and the futility of depending on those who wish you ill.

The baby died, but the smell of its excrement remains.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a problem or a person is gone, but the negative consequences, bad reputation, or 'stink' they created still lingers and continues to cause trouble.