శోభనం నాడు సంతోషం, పురిటి నొప్పుల్లో ఏడుపు తప్పవా
shobhanam nadu santosham, puriti noppullo edupu tappava
Joy on the wedding night and crying during labor pains - aren't both inevitable?
This proverb highlights that life is a package of both pleasure and pain. Just as one enjoys the intimacy of marriage, one must also endure the inevitable pain of childbirth that follows. It is used to suggest that if you choose a certain path for its benefits, you must be prepared to face the associated hardships as well.
Related Phrases
శోభనం నాటి ముచ్చట్లు లంఖణం నాడు తలచినట్లు.
shobhanam nati muchchatlu lankhanam nadu talachinatlu.
Like remembering the conversations of the wedding night while on a day of fasting.
This proverb describes the act of dwelling on past pleasures or happy memories while currently experiencing hardship or deprivation. It is used when someone fruitlessly reminisces about a time of abundance or joy during a period of struggle, highlighting the stark contrast between better days and the current difficult reality.
ఆత్మ సంతోషానికి రోకటిబండ తంబురా.
atma santoshaniki rokatibanda tambura.
To the soul's delight, a heavy pestle is a musical instrument.
When one is truly happy or content from within, even the most mundane or crude objects (like a heavy wooden pestle) can seem like beautiful musical instruments (like a Tanpura). It describes a state of mind where external circumstances or the quality of tools do not matter as long as one is joyful and satisfied.
శోభనంనాటి ముచ్చట్లు లంఖణం నాడు తలచుకున్నట్టు
shobhanamnati muchchatlu lankhanam nadu talachukunnattu
Like remembering the conversations of the wedding night on a day of fasting.
This proverb describes the act of thinking about past luxuries, pleasures, or happy times while currently facing hardships or hunger. It highlights the irony and additional misery of reminiscing about abundance when one is in a state of deprivation.
సంతోషానికి సాకు లేదు, ఆలోచనకు అంతు లేదు.
santoshaniki saku ledu, alochanaku antu ledu.
Happiness needs no excuse, and thoughts have no end.
This proverb suggests that one doesn't need a specific reason to be happy; it is a state of mind. Conversely, it highlights that the human mind is prone to endless worrying or overthinking, implying that while joy is spontaneous, anxiety can be a never-ending cycle if not controlled.
పంజరం అందంగా ఉంటే పక్షికి సంతోషమా?
panjaram andanga unte pakshiki santoshama?
If the cage is beautiful, is the bird happy?
This expression emphasizes that material luxury and external beauty cannot replace freedom and basic happiness. It is used to describe situations where a person might have all the physical comforts or a high-status environment, yet feels trapped or miserable because they lack liberty or emotional fulfillment.
పుచ్చుకున్నప్పుడు పుత్రుడు పుట్టినంత సంతోషం, ఇచ్చేటప్పుడు ఇంటాయన పోయినంత దుఃఖం
puchchukunnappudu putrudu puttinanta santosham, ichchetappudu intayana poyinanta duhkham
Happiness like that of a son's birth when receiving, and sorrow like that of a husband's death when giving back.
This proverb is used to describe a person's hypocrisy or double standards regarding money or favors. It highlights how some people are extremely joyful when taking a loan or receiving help, but feel immense pain and bitterness when the time comes to repay it or return the favor.
ఆడదానికి పురిటి పురిటికీ గండం; మగవాడికి దినదినము గండం.
adadaniki puriti puritiki gandam; magavadiki dinadinamu gandam.
For a woman, danger occurs at every childbirth; for a man, danger occurs every single day.
This proverb contrasts the life risks faced by genders in traditional society. While women face life-threatening risks during labor (delivery), men face constant risks daily as they venture out to work, provide, and protect the family in an unpredictable world. It is used to highlight that life is inherently full of challenges and risks for everyone, albeit in different forms.
మొలమట్టు దుఃఖములో మోకాలుమట్టు సంతోషము
molamattu duhkhamulo mokalumattu santoshamu
Up the waist in grief, up to the knees in joy.
This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a small amount of relief or joy amidst an overwhelming amount of grief or trouble. It highlights that the positive aspect, though present, is significantly smaller than the hardship being faced.
అచ్చమ్మ పెళ్లిలో బుచ్చమ్మ శోభనం
achchamma pellilo buchchamma shobhanam
Buchamma's nuptials at Achamma's wedding.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone tries to fulfill their own personal needs or complete their own tasks while attending or helping out at someone else's major event. It refers to an inappropriate or opportunistic timing where one's private affairs are mixed into another person's public celebration.
సంతోషం సగం బలం.
santosham sagam balam.
Being joyful is half one’s strength.
This is to suggest that one should be joyful, especially in unfavourable circumstances. That is the way to draw strength from even adverse circumstances.