సుబుద్ధికి చేటులేదు అబుద్ధికి అదుపులేదు
subuddhiki chetuledu abuddhiki adupuledu
Good intelligence has no harm, lack of intelligence has no control.
This proverb highlights that a person with good character and wisdom will never face downfall or ruin because of their choices. Conversely, a person without wisdom or sense has no restraint, leading to uncontrolled behavior and inevitable trouble. It is used to emphasize the importance of cultivating good judgment.
Related Phrases
ఆబోతు మాటలకు అర్థంలేదు, గుడ్డికంటికి చూపులేదు
abotu matalaku arthamledu, guddikantiki chupuledu
There is no meaning to an ox's bellows, and there is no sight in a blind eye.
This expression is used to describe a situation or a person's statements that are completely nonsensical or useless. Just as it is impossible for a blind eye to see, it is impossible to find logic or value in certain foolish or irrational arguments.
మొగబుద్ధి మోటుబుద్ది, ఆడుబుద్ది అపరబుద్ధి.
mogabuddhi motubuddi, adubuddi aparabuddhi.
A man's mind is a blunt mind, a woman's mind is a subtle/sharp mind.
This proverb contrasts the psychological natures of men and women. It suggests that men tend to be more straightforward, rough, or simple-minded (motu), whereas women possess a more complex, strategic, or far-reaching intelligence (apara buddhi). It is often used to comment on how women can see through situations or plan more effectively than men.
ఆసాది కూతలకు అర్థమూ లేదు, గుడ్డి కంటికి చూపూ లేదు
asadi kutalaku arthamu ledu, guddi kantiki chupu ledu
The shouts of an Asadi have no meaning, and a blind eye has no sight.
This proverb is used to describe speech or actions that are completely nonsensical or useless. Just as it is impossible for a blind eye to see, it implies that certain talk (historically referring to the loud, rhythmic, but sometimes unintelligible chanting of the Asadi folk performers) lacks substance or logic. It is used to dismiss someone's words as noise without value.
ఆడబుద్ధికంటే అపరబుద్ధి మరేది
adabuddhikante aparabuddhi maredi
What is more cunning/contrary than a woman's mind?
This proverb is traditionally used to suggest that women possess a unique or unpredictable sharpness of mind, often implying they can think of unconventional or clever solutions that others might miss. It is sometimes used to describe a change of heart or a contrary way of thinking.
అబద్ధానికి అంతులేదు, అమ్మగారికి చింతలేదు.
abaddhaniki antuledu, ammagariki chintaledu.
There is no end to the lies, and no worry for the lady.
This proverb is used to describe a person who continues to tell lies without any fear or remorse, or a situation where someone remains indifferent and unbothered despite a web of falsehoods being woven around them.
సోది మాటలకు అర్థమూ లేదు, గుడ్డి కంటికి చూపూ లేదు.
sodi matalaku arthamu ledu, guddi kantiki chupu ledu.
There is no meaning to fortunetelling words, and there is no sight in a blind eye.
This proverb is used to describe nonsense, gossip, or irrelevant talk that lacks substance or logic. Just as it is impossible for a blind eye to see, it is impossible to find any truth or value in idle chatter or superstitious predictions.
మన్మథవేదనకూ, మందబుద్ధికీ మందులేదు.
manmathavedanaku, mandabuddhiki manduledu.
There is no medicine for the pain of love or for dull-wittedness.
This proverb suggests that certain conditions cannot be cured by medicine or external intervention. It refers to the agony caused by romantic longing (love-sickness) which is emotional in nature, and a lack of intelligence or common sense, which is considered an inherent trait that cannot be changed by drugs.
మొగబుద్ది మోటుబుద్ది, ఆడబుద్ది అవరబుద్ధి
mogabuddi motubuddi, adabuddi avarabuddhi
Man's intellect is crude, woman's intellect is subtle/deeper.
This proverb highlights a traditional observation about gendered thinking styles. It suggests that men tend to have a blunt or straightforward approach (motu), whereas women possess a more refined, intricate, or farsighted perspective (avara). It is used to contrast the simplicity of a man's logic with the complexity and depth of a woman's intuition.
బూకటికి బుద్ధిలేదు, వేకటికి సిగ్గులేదు
bukatiki buddhiledu, vekatiki sigguledu
The glutton has no sense, and the pregnant woman has no shame.
This proverb is used to describe situations where basic physical needs or instincts override social decorum or logic. 'Bukati' refers to someone obsessed with eating (gluttony), who loses their sense of reasoning for food, while 'Vekati' refers to a pregnant woman whose physical condition and cravings make her disregard social inhibitions or shyness. It is used to highlight that extreme necessity or biological drives often disregard rules of conduct.
నోటికీ చేతికీ అడ్డులేదు
notiki chetiki adduledu
There is no barrier between the mouth and the hand.
This expression is used to describe a person who lacks self-control or discipline. It usually refers to someone who eats excessively without restraint or someone who speaks impulsively and acts recklessly without thinking of the consequences.