తల్లి ముఖం చూడని బిడ్డ, వాన ముఖం చూడని పైరు.
talli mukham chudani bidda, vana mukham chudani pairu.
A child who doesn't see their mother's face is like a crop that doesn't see the rain.
This proverb highlights the essential nature of a mother's care and rain for survival and growth. Just as a crop cannot flourish or survive without rain, a child suffers and cannot thrive without the nurturing presence and affection of a mother. It is used to describe situations of extreme deprivation or the lack of a fundamental life-sustaining element.
Related Phrases
చిత్రం చూడండి, చీమ గుడ్డుపెట్టింది, బూటకం చూడండి బూరక గుడ్లు పెట్టింది
chitram chudandi, chima guddupettindi, butakam chudandi buraka gudlu pettindi
See the wonder, the ant has laid an egg; see the deception, the booraka fish has laid eggs.
This expression is used to mock people who tell tall tales or exaggerate trivial events as if they are miraculous. It highlights how minor or common occurrences are sometimes presented as extraordinary feats to deceive or impress the gullible.
వ్రతం చెడ్డా సుఖం దక్కలేదు
vratam chedda sukham dakkaledu
The ritual was ruined, and no pleasure was gained.
This proverb is used when someone compromises their principles or makes a sacrifice to achieve a certain benefit, but ends up losing both their integrity and the expected reward. It describes a situation of total loss where a 'sin' was committed for a gain that never materialized.
పాలే చూడనా భాండాన్ని చూడనా
pale chudana bhandanni chudana
Should I look at the milk or the vessel?
This expression describes a dilemma where one has to choose between preserving the quality of the contents (the goal) and the integrity of the container (the means/tool). It is used when a person is confused between two equally important or conflicting priorities, or when trying to handle a situation where fixing one thing might damage another.
బతికి పట్నం చూడాలి, చచ్చి స్వర్గం చూడాలి
batiki patnam chudali, chachchi svargam chudali
One must live to see the city and die to see heaven
This proverb emphasizes that experiencing the world (represented by the city) and achieving spiritual salvation (represented by heaven) are the two ultimate goals of human existence. It is often used to encourage someone to travel, experience prosperity, or enjoy life's opportunities while they are still alive.
ఊరంతా ఒక దారి, ఉలకపావనిది ఒక దారి (ఊరంతా ఊరిముఖం, దాసరి తాళ్ళముఖము)
uranta oka dari, ulakapavanidi oka dari (uranta urimukham, dasari tallamukhamu)
The whole village faces one way, while the Dasari faces the palm trees.
This proverb is used to describe a person who is eccentric or stubborn and refuses to conform to the group. When everyone is heading in one direction or agreeing on a common path, this person intentionally chooses a different, often illogical, direction or opinion.
వ్రతం చెడ్డా సుఖం దక్కాలి
vratam chedda sukham dakkali
Even if the ritual is ruined, one should at least gain comfort/happiness.
This proverb is used when a person has already compromised their principles, rules, or integrity for a task, but they want to ensure that they at least get the desired benefit or result out of it. It implies: 'If I have already lost my reputation or broken the rules, I might as well enjoy the reward.'
పాలను చూడనా భాండాన్ని చూడనా
palanu chudana bhandanni chudana
Should I look at the milk or the vessel?
This expression is used to describe a dilemma where one must choose between the quality of the content and the appearance of the container. It is often applied to situations where someone is stuck between focusing on the value of a person or object versus their external flaws or surroundings.
పాలు చూడనా, భాండాన్ని చూడనా?
palu chudana, bhandanni chudana?
Are we to look at milk or at the pot? The pot is only valued for the milk in it. The jewel is not to be valued for the cabinet.
This expression is used when someone is in a dilemma or a state of confusion between two tasks or priorities, implying that they cannot focus on one thing without worrying about the other. It describes a situation where a person is overwhelmed by multiple responsibilities.
ముక్కు మొహం తెలియనివాడు
mukku moham teliyanivadu
A person whose nose and face are unknown.
This expression is used to describe a complete stranger or someone with whom one has no prior acquaintance or connection. It is often used when emphasizing that a person is totally anonymous or unknown to a particular circle or individual.
ముడ్డి ముఖము లేని బిడ్డ, మొదలు లేని పాట.
muddi mukhamu leni bidda, modalu leni pata.
A child without face or posteriors, a song without beginning.
This expression is used to describe something that lacks structure, logic, or a clear purpose. It refers to a situation, story, or task that is disorganized, incoherent, and makes no sense from the start to the end.