తానొకటి తలిస్తే దైవం ఒకటి తలిచింది
tanokati taliste daivam okati talichindi
When he planned one thing, God planned another. Man proposes, God disposes.
This proverb is equivalent to the English expression 'Man proposes, God disposes.' It is used to describe situations where human plans fail or take an unexpected turn due to fate or circumstances beyond one's control.
Related Phrases
బ్రహ్మ తలిస్తే ఆయుస్సుకు కొదువా, మొగుడు తలిస్తే దెబ్బలకు కొదువా?
brahma taliste ayussuku koduva, mogudu taliste debbalaku koduva?
If Brahma decides, is there a shortage of lifespan? If a husband decides, is there a shortage of beatings?
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone has absolute power or control over an outcome. Just as the Creator (Brahma) can grant a long life at will, someone in a position of authority or dominance can cause trouble or inflict hardship whenever they choose. It often highlights the helplessness of one party against the whims of a more powerful one.
బయటకొకటి లోపలికొకటి
bayatakokati lopalikokati
One on the outside and another on the inside
This expression is used to describe a person who is hypocritical or two-faced. It refers to someone whose outward words or behavior do not match their true internal intentions or feelings.
తాను ఒకటి తలిస్తే దైవం ఒకటి తలుస్తాడు
tanu okati taliste daivam okati talustadu
If one thinks of one thing, God thinks of another
This proverb is equivalent to the English saying 'Man proposes, God disposes.' It implies that human plans are often overruled by destiny or divine will, and things may not always go as we intended.
తాను ఒకటి తలిస్తే దైవం ఒకటి తలచినట్లు
tanu okati taliste daivam okati talachinatlu
If one thinks of one thing, God thinks of another.
This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Man proposes, God disposes.' It is used to describe situations where human plans or expectations fail to materialize because fate or a higher power had a different outcome in store.
పతికి మించిన దైవం లేదు
patiki minchina daivam ledu
There is no god greater than the husband.
A traditional Telugu proverb emphasizing the sanctity of marriage in ancient Indian culture. It suggests that for a devoted wife, her husband is the supreme deity. It is used to describe total devotion, loyalty, and respect within a marriage, though in modern contexts, it is often cited when discussing traditional values or historical social norms.
ఒకటి చేయబోతే మరొకటి అయినట్లు
okati cheyabote marokati ayinatlu
Doing one thing and it becoming another
This expression is used to describe a situation where one's actions lead to an unexpected or unintended outcome, often despite good intentions. It is similar to the English phrase 'Backfiring' or 'Best-laid plans gone awry.' It describes a result that is completely different from what was originally planned.
ఒకటి తరక, ఇంకొకటి తాలు.
okati taraka, inkokati talu.
One is a broken piece, and the other is a hollow husk.
This expression is used to describe two people or things that are equally useless, defective, or of poor quality. It highlights that there is no choice between them because neither has any value, often used when comparing two options that are both unsatisfactory.
బ్రహ్మ తలిస్తే ఆయుస్సుకు తక్కువా, మొగుడు తలిస్తే దెబ్బలకు తక్కువా?
brahma taliste ayussuku takkuva, mogudu taliste debbalaku takkuva?
If Brahmâ wishes, will there be any lack in the length of your days? If the husband wishes, will there be any lack of blows?
This is a sarcastic or cynical proverb used to describe a situation where someone has absolute power or authority to inflict something—either positive or negative. Just as Lord Brahma (the creator) can grant infinite life, a dominant or abusive person can provide an endless supply of trouble or punishment if they set their mind to it. It highlights the inevitability of consequences when someone in power is determined to act.
రాజు తలిస్తే దెబ్బలకు కొదవా?
raju taliste debbalaku kodava?
If the king decides, will there be a shortage of beatings?
This proverb implies that when a person in a position of high authority or power decides to cause harm or create trouble, they have endless means to do so. It is used to describe situations where someone powerful can easily punish or harass others at their whim.
తానొకటి తలిస్తే దైవమొకటి తలచినట్లు
tanokati taliste daivamokati talachinatlu
While one thinks of one thing, God thinks of another.
This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Man proposes, God disposes'. It is used when human plans or expectations fail due to unforeseen circumstances or fate, highlighting that humans do not have ultimate control over the outcomes of their actions.