తన బుద్ధి మంచిదయితే, లంజగేరిలో ఇల్లు కడితేనేమి

tana buddhi manchidayite, lanjagerilo illu kaditenemi

Translation

If one's own character is good, what does it matter even if they build a house in a red-light area?

Meaning

This proverb emphasizes that if a person has strong moral integrity and a firm character, their environment or the company they are around cannot corrupt them. It is used to suggest that virtue depends on internal strength rather than external circumstances.

Related Phrases

If your words are good, the world will be good to you.

This expression emphasizes that if you speak politely and treat others with respect, the people around you will respond with kindness and support. It is used to teach that one's social environment is often a reflection of their own behavior and speech.

If your heart is pure, even something bitter becomes good.

This proverb suggests that one's perception and outcome depend on their mindset or intentions. If your thoughts and attitude (chittam) are good, even unpleasant situations or bitter things (chedu) will result in a positive experience or be perceived as beneficial. It is often used to emphasize the importance of having a positive outlook and pure intentions.

What matters it whether one drinks milk in a dream out of bell metal or gold ? Building castles in the air.

This expression highlights the futility of worrying about trivial details or luxuries when the entire situation or benefit is imaginary or non-existent. It is used to point out that when something isn't real, the status or quality of the tools associated with it are irrelevant.

If your mouth is good, the whole village will be good to you.

This proverb emphasizes that how you speak determines how others treat you. If you speak politely and kindly (good mouth), people around you (the village) will respond with the same kindness and respect. It is used to teach the importance of soft skills and polite communication in social life.

For Machakamma's puberty ceremony, what does it matter if it is Makha, Pubba, or Punarvasu?

This expression refers to someone who is indifferent to rules, auspicious timings, or specific conditions because they do not understand or care about the significance of an event. It is used to describe a situation where a person is so negligent or the subject is so trivial that the technical details or standard procedures don't make a difference to the outcome.

If the seed is good, the fruit will also be good

This proverb emphasizes that the quality of the origin or foundation determines the quality of the outcome. It is used to describe how good upbringing leads to good character, or how proper planning and high-quality inputs lead to successful results.

What does it matter if the prostitute dies or the cot breaks?

This is a blunt and cynical expression used to describe a situation where no one cares about a loss because neither the person nor the object involved held any moral value or social respect. It signifies total indifference toward the destruction of something that was already considered 'useless' or 'shameful' by society.

What does it matter whether the kingdom he has not pos- session of prospers or decays?

This proverb is used to describe a sense of total indifference or detachment toward things that one has no stake in or ownership over. It highlights the human tendency to only care about outcomes when they directly affect their own personal interests or property.

If the seed is good, it will be good for the farmer.

This proverb emphasizes that the quality of the foundation or source determines the quality of the outcome. In life, it suggests that if one's intentions or initial efforts are righteous and strong, the final results will be beneficial and rewarding.

What does it matter where the mouse goes, as long as the tiger is caught in the trap?

This proverb is used when the main objective is achieved, rendering minor losses or trivial details irrelevant. It emphasizes focusing on the significant outcome rather than worrying about small, inconsequential matters.