రౌతు కొద్దీ గుర్రము

rautu koddi gurramu

Translation

Horse behaves (runs) to suit (the ability of) the rider.

Meaning

The worker in any setup works as directed/controlled by the master. If the master/manager is incompetent/lenient, there will be no discipline and the entire setup will be disorganized.

Related Phrases

Character depends on one's lineage

This proverb suggests that a person's character, behavior, and traits are often influenced by their upbringing, family background, or the environment they are born into. It is typically used to imply that quality or nature is inherent to one's roots.

He is brushing the teeth of a blind horse.

This expression describes someone performing a completely useless, futile, or unproductive task. Just as brushing the teeth of a blind horse doesn't improve its sight or overall utility, it refers to wasting effort on something that yields no benefit or value.

If the rider is soft, the horse is said to walk on three legs.

This proverb highlights that if a leader or person in authority is lenient or weak, those under them will become lazy, rebellious, or perform poorly. It is used to describe situations where a lack of discipline leads to inefficient results.

An ass is an ass, a horse is a horse.

This expression is used to emphasize that things or people have inherent qualities that cannot be equated. It highlights that no matter how much one tries to compare two things of different nature or caliber, they will always remain distinct in their value or utility. It is often used to remind someone that a lesser person or object cannot replace a superior one.

If the rider is new, the horse pretends to be lame.

This proverb describes a situation where an experienced subordinate or a clever person takes advantage of a newcomer or an inexperienced boss. It implies that if the person in charge doesn't know what they are doing, those under them will make excuses or behave lazily to avoid work.

Wisdom according to the lineage, tradition according to the community.

This expression suggests that a person's behavior, intellect, and habits are often shaped by their upbringing, heritage, and the social environment or community they belong to. It is used to describe how inherent traits and cultural practices are passed down through generations.

The grandmother and the horse were one. A man and his grandmother started on a journey, the former riding, the latter on foot ; the grandson rested frequently on the road and eventually only reached his destination just as his grandmother had completed her journey. The tortoise and the hare.

This expression is used to describe a situation where two completely mismatched or incompatible things are forcefully combined, or when someone expects two contradictory results at once. It highlights the impossibility or absurdity of a specific demand or outcome.

Looking from the front it seems to be the Brahman's horse, looking from behind it seems to be the Śāhib's. The Kômati's evidence . The words are ambiguous and bear another meaning viz. " Before, this was the Brahman's horse—now, it is the Śāhib's" ( i. e. the Śāhib has taken possession of it ).

This proverb is used to describe something or someone that is inconsistent, ambiguous, or lacks a clear identity. It refers to a situation where a single thing presents two completely different or contradictory appearances depending on how one looks at it, often implying deception or a lack of authenticity.

If I ride I shall be a trooper, if I dismount I shall be a foot soldier. A man who makes himself useful in any position.

This expression describes a versatile person who can adapt to any situation or task. It refers to someone who can handle high-level responsibilities with authority when required, yet remains humble and capable enough to perform basic manual labor or subordinate tasks when necessary.

He is cleaning the teeth of a blind horse. Unprofitable employment. He is teaching a pig to play on a flute.

This expression describes performing a completely futile, useless, or unrewarding task. Just as brushing the teeth of a horse that cannot see (and thus cannot be used effectively) is a waste of effort, this phrase is used to mock someone who is wasting their energy on something that will never yield a beneficial result.