సంసారం బాగాలేదని సన్యాసం పుచ్చుకుంటే, బూడిద బుట్టికాయ గాడిద బరువై నాయట.
samsaram bagaledani sanyasam puchchukunte, budida buttikaya gadida baruvai nayata.
When someone took up asceticism because family life was bad, the ash bag and the water gourd became a burden on the donkey.
This proverb describes a situation where someone tries to escape their current problems by switching to a different lifestyle or job, only to find that the new path brings its own set of even more difficult burdens. It is used to highlight that running away from responsibilities often leads to new complications.
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సంసారం గుట్టు, రోగం రట్టు
samsaram guttu, rogam rattu
Family life is a secret, illness is a public display.
This proverb suggests that family matters and internal household affairs should be kept private (guutu) to maintain dignity, whereas an illness (rogam) or physical ailment cannot be hidden and eventually becomes known to everyone. It is used to advise someone to keep domestic issues within the four walls of the house.
సన్యాసం పుచ్చుకొన్నా కావడి బరువు తప్పలేదు.
sanyasam puchchukonna kavadi baruvu tappaledu.
Even after taking up sanyasa (renunciation), the weight of the carrying pole did not leave.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone changes their profession or lifestyle to escape burdens, only to find that their responsibilities or hardships remain the same. It signifies that changing one's external status doesn't necessarily solve internal or inevitable problems.
సన్యాసం పుచ్చుకున్నా కావడి బరువు తప్పదట.
sanyasam puchchukunna kavadi baruvu tappadata.
Even after taking up monkhood, the weight of the shoulder-pole is unavoidable.
This proverb suggests that no matter how much one tries to renounce responsibilities or change their lifestyle to escape hardships, some form of duty or physical struggle is inevitable. It is used when someone realizes that changing their situation hasn't freed them from basic labor or life's inherent burdens.
సన్యాసి సన్యాసి రాసుకుంటే బూడిద రాలిందట
sanyasi sanyasi rasukunte budida ralindata
When two monks rub against each other, only ash falls off.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people who have nothing to offer or no resources interact with each other. It signifies that the outcome of a collaboration between two needy or empty-handed individuals will result in nothing of value. It is often used to mock a partnership that lacks substance or potential for profit.
సంసారం వద్దని సన్యాసం పుచ్చుకుంటే గాడిద బరువు మీద పడింది
samsaram vaddani sanyasam puchchukunte gadida baruvu mida padindi
When one took up asceticism to avoid family life, the burden of a donkey fell on them.
This proverb describes a situation where someone tries to escape their current responsibilities or problems only to end up with even more difficult or undesirable burdens. It is used when a person's attempt to seek a simpler, stress-free life results in unexpected and harder tasks.
సూడిద బూడిద పాలు, ఇల్లాలు ఇతరుల పాలు.
sudida budida palu, illalu itarula palu.
The pregnancy gift goes to the ashes, and the housewife goes to others.
This proverb describes a situation of extreme misfortune or poor management where one's efforts and assets are completely wasted or lost. It specifically refers to a scenario where the customary gifts given during pregnancy (sudida) are squandered or ruined, and the mistress of the house is neglected or ends up serving others. It is used to highlight total domestic ruin or the irony of losing everything due to negligence.
సన్యాసి సన్యాసి రాచుకుంటే బూడిద రాలిందట
sanyasi sanyasi rachukunte budida ralindata
When two ascetics rub against each other, only ash falls.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people who have nothing or no resources interact, resulting in no gain for either party. It implies that a conflict or collaboration between two poor or unproductive individuals is a waste of time as neither has anything of value to offer the other.
గాడిద పుండుకు బూడిద మందు
gadida punduku budida mandu
Ash is the medicine for a donkey's wound
This expression is used to describe a simple, crude, or inexpensive solution for an unworthy or trivial problem. It implies that a high-quality or expensive remedy is not needed for something of low value or for someone who doesn't appreciate it.
చావాలని సన్యాసం తీసుకుంటే గంత బొంత గాడిదమోత అయినదట
chavalani sanyasam tisukunte ganta bonta gadidamota ayinadata
When one took sanyasam (renunciation) wanting to die, it turned into carrying a saddle, a quilt, and a donkey’s load.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone tries to escape their current problems or responsibilities by taking a drastic step, only to find themselves burdened with even more difficult or tedious tasks than before. It highlights that shortcuts or running away from reality often lead to more complications.
సంసారం విడిస్తే సన్యాసం, స్వర్గం కాకుంటే కైలాసం
samsaram vidiste sanyasam, svargam kakunte kailasam
If one leaves family life, it is monkhood; if it's not heaven, it is Kailasam.
This expression refers to a situation where there are limited but equally acceptable or predetermined alternatives. It is used when a person is prepared for one of two outcomes, implying that if one path doesn't work out, the next logical or inevitable step is already decided. It often suggests a sense of resignation or a lack of other choices.