రాళ్ళ చేనే రత్నాలు పండుతుంది.
ralla chene ratnalu pandutundi.
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.
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ఉండనిస్తే పండుతుంది, ఊడదీస్తే ఎండుతుంది
undaniste pandutundi, udadiste endutundi
If left alone it ripens, if plucked out it withers.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of patience and letting things take their natural course. Just as a fruit needs time on the tree to ripen and will wither if picked too early, certain situations or relationships require time and space to mature. It is used to advise against being impulsive or forceful.
నవ్విన నాపచేనే పండుతుంది
navvina napachene pandutundi
Even a laughed-at field of stunted crop can yield a harvest.
This proverb conveys that one should not judge or mock something based on its initial appearance or current struggling state. Just as a field that looks poor might eventually yield a great harvest, people or projects that are currently being ridiculed may eventually succeed and prove their critics wrong. It is used to encourage patience and resilience against mockery.
నవ్విన నాపచేనే పండుతుంది.
navvina napachene pandutundi.
The field that was laughed at will be the one to yield the harvest.
This proverb suggests that success often comes to those who were once ridiculed or underestimated. It is used to encourage someone to persevere despite mockery, implying that the final outcome will prove their worth.
రాళ్ల చేను రత్నాలు పండుతుంది
ralla chenu ratnalu pandutundi
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.
నవ్విన నాపచేనే పండుతుంది
navvina napachene pandutundi
The field of young millet which is laughed at will be fruitful. Hindu cultivators assemble round a field which is in want of rain and laugh at it, taunting it with its unfruitfulness. By this means they believe that rain is brought down.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who was initially ridiculed, underestimated, or doubted ends up achieving great success. It teaches that one should not judge by initial appearances or temporary failures, as persistence can lead to unexpected prosperity.
రత్నాలున్న గనిలోనే రాళ్ళుండేది.
ratnalunna ganilone rallundedi.
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.
రాళ్ళు తినే పక్షి రాళ్ళు తింటుంది, రత్నాలు తినే పక్షి రత్నాలు తింటుంది.
rallu tine pakshi rallu tintundi, ratnalu tine pakshi ratnalu tintundi.
The bird that eats stones will eat stones, and the bird that eats gems will eat gems.
This expression refers to the inherent nature and destiny of individuals based on their character and surroundings. It signifies that people will gravitate towards things that match their worth, status, or habits. Just as birds follow their natural diet, humans pursue what they are accustomed to or what they truly deserve.
రత్నాలు తినే పక్షికి రత్నాలు, రాళ్లు తినే పక్షికి రాళ్లు.
ratnalu tine pakshiki ratnalu, rallu tine pakshiki rallu.
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.
పంతులకు కట్నాలు, మాకు పట్నాలు
pantulaku katnalu, maku patnalu
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.
రాజు తలచుకుంటే దెబ్బలకు కొదవా?
raju talachukunte debbalaku kodava?
If the king decides, will there be a shortage of blows?
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.