తిరుపతికి పుట్టగానే దున్నగోవింద అంటుందా?
tirupatiki puttagane dunnagovinda antunda?
Does a buffalo cry 'Govinda' the moment it is born in Tirupati?
This proverb is used to emphasize that skills, wisdom, or spiritual enlightenment do not come automatically just by being in a certain environment or by birth. It implies that merit must be earned through effort and practice, rather than assuming it will happen instantly due to one's surroundings.
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అడిదెకు రామగోవిందట.
adideku ramagovindata.
For the request, it is Rama Govinda.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone asks for one thing but receives a completely irrelevant or evasive response. It highlights a mismatch between a query and its answer, or a lack of proper attention to a request.
పచ్చికంకులే దాసరీ అంటే, రాలినవాడికే గోవిందా అన్నాట్ట
pachchikankule dasari ante, ralinavadike govinda annatta
When asked why he was plucking green ears of grain, the Dasari replied, 'Govinda to those that fall'
This proverb is used to describe a person who is careless, irresponsible, or indifferent to waste and damage. It depicts a situation where someone tasked with a job performs it so poorly or recklessly that they dismiss the resulting loss with a casual, religious exclamation, rather than taking accountability for their actions.
పువ్వు పుట్టగానే పరిమళిస్తుంది
puvvu puttagane parimalistundi
A flower gives off fragrance as soon as it is born.
This expression is used to describe a person who shows signs of greatness, talent, or intelligence from a very early age. It is the Telugu equivalent of the English proverb 'The child is father of the man' or 'Genius manifests itself early'.
అయ్య తిరుపతి, అమ్మ పరపతి.
ayya tirupati, amma parapati.
Husband is in Tirupati, Wife is on credit.
This proverb describes a situation where the head of the family (husband) is away or has abandoned responsibilities (symbolized by going to the pilgrimage site Tirupati), while the wife manages the household by taking debts or relying on social standing (credit). It is used to mock families that maintain an outward show of status while being financially unstable or lacking internal coordination.
ఇల్లనారాయణమ్మా అంటే వెళ్ళు గోవిందా అన్నట్టు
illanarayanamma ante vellu govinda annattu
When one says 'In the house, Narayannamma', the other says 'Go, Govinda'
This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a total lack of coordination or communication between two people. When one person says something, the other gives a completely irrelevant or opposite response, leading to a situation where nothing gets accomplished due to the disconnect.
ఇల్లా నారాయణమ్మ అంటే వెళ్ళూ గోవిందా అన్నట్లు
illa narayanamma ante vellu govinda annatlu
When said 'Stay, Narayanamma', she replied 'Go, Govinda'.
This proverb describes a situation where there is a complete lack of coordination or communication between two people. It is used when one person's words or actions are entirely irrelevant or contrary to what another person has said, often implying a stubborn or dismissive attitude.
వేడుక వేంకటేశ్వరుడిది, గోల గోవిందుడిది
veduka venkateshvarudidi, gola govindudidi
The celebration belongs to Venkateswara, while the shouting belongs to Govinda.
This expression is used to describe a situation where one person gets all the honor or glory of an event (Venkateswara), while others do all the hard work or create the commotion (Govinda). It highlights the distinction between the central figure of an occasion and the noisy, effort-intensive participation of the crowd.
అందానికి గోవింద గంతులు
andaniki govinda gantulu
Govinda's jumps for beauty
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone performs awkward, unnecessary, or excessive actions in an attempt to look beautiful or impressive, but ends up looking ridiculous or failing to achieve the desired grace.
పూవు పుట్టగానే వాసన
puvu puttagane vasana
The flower smells as soon as it is born
This expression is used to describe a person, usually a child, who shows signs of greatness or exceptional talent from a very young age. It implies that inherent qualities and potential are evident right from the beginning, much like a fragrant flower is aromatic from the moment it blooms.
పిల్ల పుట్టగానే పాలు పడ్డట్లు
pilla puttagane palu paddatlu
As if the milk arrived the moment the child was born
This expression is used to describe a situation where a necessary resource or solution becomes available exactly when it is needed, often by natural design or perfect timing. It highlights the providence of nature or a stroke of good luck where preparation meets a new requirement perfectly.