వచ్చీరాని మాట వరహాల మూట.

vachchirani mata varahala muta.

Translation

Words that are barely formed are like a bundle of gold coins.

Meaning

This expression is used to describe the broken or half-formed speech of young children. Just as a bundle of gold (varahalu) is precious, the innocent and stuttering attempts of a child trying to talk are considered delightful, sweet, and invaluable to hear.

Related Phrases

A woman’s word, a bundle of water. A woman's mind and winter wind change oft.

This is a traditional proverb used to suggest that a promise or statement made by a woman is unstable, unreliable, or impossible to hold onto, much like trying to tie water into a bundle. It is typically used to express skepticism regarding commitments or to highlight perceived inconsistency.

An Agrahâram which should not be touched or felt. An Agrahâram is a Brahman village or quarter. Said of any thing that should scrupulously be avoided.

This expression is used to describe a person or a place that is excessively sensitive, overly formal, or extremely difficult to approach. It often refers to someone who maintains an air of superiority or someone who is so fragile or rigid that others avoid interacting with them to prevent causing offense or breaking strict rules.

A woman's word and a bundle in the water are supposedly the same.

This is a traditional proverb used to suggest that a particular promise or statement is unreliable or lacks stability, much like how a bundle of goods would dissolve or float away in moving water. It is typically used to remark on perceived inconsistency or the fleeting nature of a commitment.

When you came before you cost me three hundred pagodas, why have you come again, you deceitful jade ? A man married a bad wife. After getting 300 pagodas' worth of jewels from him she went off to her mother's house and left her husband to shift for himself. After some time, the jewels having been sold and the proceeds spent, she returned to try her old trick, whereupon the husband accosted her as above.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a previous interaction or investment resulted in a significant loss, yet the source of that loss returns to cause further trouble. It is typically used to express frustration toward someone who has already caused harm or waste and is now reappearing, implying that their presence is neither wanted nor beneficial.

A word to you, a bag to me. An influential person can by a word do great things for others.

This proverb is used to describe a transaction or a deal where one party receives credit, fame, or verbal praise while the other party receives the material profit or payment. It highlights a situation where one person gets the glory and the other gets the money.

If you speak the truth, the village will not suit you.

This proverb implies that people often dislike hearing the blunt truth. If a person is brutally honest and points out facts as they are, they may face social rejection or hostility from their community, as society often prefers pleasant lies over harsh realities.

Breast milk that hasn't fully come in, and curd that hasn't fully set.

This expression is used to describe something that is incomplete, half-baked, or in an intermediate state where it is neither here nor there. It highlights the uselessness or dissatisfaction caused by things that are not fully developed or finished, such as a task left halfway or a skill that is poorly acquired.

Like a single thread of cotton for a hundred gold coins.

This expression is used to describe a token contribution or a small gesture made towards a large cause or expense. It signifies that even a tiny contribution (the thread) counts as a symbolic participation or 'blessing' when a massive task or expense (the hundred gold coins) is being undertaken. It is often used when one gives a small gift during a grand event to show their presence and goodwill.

The word of an unstable man is a bundle of water.

This expression refers to someone who lacks consistency or reliability in their character. Just as it is impossible to tie water in a bundle, it is impossible to hold a fickle person to their promises. It is used to caution against trusting the words of those who frequently change their minds or lack integrity.

A fool's speech is a bubble of air.

A courtesan's word is like a bundle found in a dream.

This proverb implies that promises or words spoken by someone who is primarily driven by self-interest or monetary gain (historically referring to courtesans) are unreliable and illusory. Just as a bundle of wealth found in a dream disappears upon waking, such promises have no value in reality.