పైసాలోనే పరమాత్ముడున్నాడు
paisalone paramatmudunnadu
God exists in money itself
This expression highlights the supreme importance of money in the modern world. It suggests that wealth is the ultimate power and that everything revolves around financial status, often used to comment on materialism or the necessity of money for survival and respect in society.
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డబ్బు ముడ్డిలో దేవుడున్నాడు
dabbu muddilo devudunnadu
God resides in the backside of money
This blunt and cynical expression is used to describe how wealth commands immense power and respect in society. It implies that money is so influential that it can make anything happen, and people will worship or follow it as if it were a deity, often overriding moral or spiritual values.
పైసాలో పరమాత్ముడున్నాడు
paisalo paramatmudunnadu
The Supreme Being resides in a penny.
This expression emphasizes the importance of money and financial stability in the world. It suggests that even the smallest amount of money has divine power or significant value, often used to justify the pursuit of wealth or to highlight how money controls human affairs and provides security.
పులగము తిన్నవాడు పుణ్యాత్ముడు, పాయసం తాగినవాడు పాపాత్ముడు
pulagamu tinnavadu punyatmudu, payasam taginavadu papatmudu
One who eats pulagamu is a virtuous soul, one who drinks payasam is a sinner.
This is a humorous or sarcastic expression used to comment on shifting priorities or hygiene. Pulagamu (a simple rice and dal dish) is often associated with traditional rituals or humble living, while Payasam is a luxury dessert. It can also imply that someone who settles for simple, honest food is blessed, whereas those indulging in luxuries might be cutting corners or acting out of greed.
నాలుకలోనే ఉన్నాయి లాభనష్టాలు
nalukalone unnayi labhanashtalu
Profits and losses lie in the tongue itself.
This proverb emphasizes that success or failure, and friendships or enmities, are determined by how one speaks. Polite and wise speech brings benefits, while harsh or foolish words lead to ruin. It is used to advise someone to be careful with their words.
ధర్మానికి దండగలేదు, వెట్టికి వైసాలేదు.
dharmaniki dandagaledu, vettiki vaisaledu.
There is no waste in charity, and there are no wages for forced labor.
This proverb highlights two economic truths in traditional society: first, that money spent on charity or righteous causes is never a waste as it earns merit; second, that forced or involuntary labor (vetti) never results in any monetary compensation or earnings for the worker.
మరువముతోనే పరిమళము
maruvamutone parimalamu
Fragrance comes only with the Maruvam (Marjoram) plant.
This expression is used to signify that certain qualities or virtues are inherent and inseparable from specific things or people. Just as the fragrant Marjoram plant is synonymous with its scent, a person's reputation or identity is often tied to their inherent nature or the company they keep.
పాముకు విషము పండ్లలోనే ఉన్నది.
pamuku vishamu pandlalone unnadi.
A snake's poison is in its fangs. Said of a man ready for any villainy.
This expression is used to describe people who hide their malice or harmful intentions behind their speech or physical features. It suggests that while a snake carries its danger in its fangs, certain individuals carry their 'poison' in their words or specific actions, warning others to be cautious of where the real danger lies.
ఏ గుంటలో నీరు ఆ గుంటలోనే ఇంకుతుంది.
e guntalo niru a guntalone inkutundi.
The water in a pit will soak back into the same pit.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where money, resources, or efforts remain within the same circle, family, or system without going outside. It is often applied to business transactions within a family or internal adjustments where there is no net loss or gain to the external world.
నిన్నటి పరమమిత్రుడే నేటి పరమశత్రువు
ninnati paramamitrude neti paramashatruvu
Yesterday's greatest friend is today's greatest enemy
This expression is used to describe how relationships can change drastically over time. It highlights the irony or bitterness of life where someone who was once a close confidant or best friend has now become a bitter rival or enemy, often due to betrayal or changing circumstances.
ఆది లోనే హంస పాదు.
adi lone hamsa padu.
An insertion at the very beginning of writing.
Usually said when there is a hurdle, gap or break in the very beginning.