వసుదేవుడు పోయి గాడిద కాళ్ళు పట్టుకున్నట్టు
vasudevudu poyi gadida kallu pattukunnattu
Like Vasudeva going and holding the feet of a donkey
This expression refers to a situation where a person of high stature or capability is forced by desperate circumstances to seek help from someone much inferior or unworthy. It originates from the story of Krishna's birth, where his father Vasudeva, in a moment of extreme crisis, had to humble himself to ensure safety. It is used to describe doing whatever is necessary, even if it feels demeaning, to overcome a difficult obstacle.
Related Phrases
బయట తన్ని ఇంట్లో కాళ్లు పట్టుకున్నట్టు
bayata tanni intlo kallu pattukunnattu
Kicking [a man ] when out of doors and falling at his feet in the house. Disgracing him in public and cringing to him in private.
This expression describes a hypocritical or manipulative behavior where someone insults or harms a person in public (or treats them poorly elsewhere) and then tries to act humble or seek forgiveness in private. It refers to a person who tries to cover up their public misdeeds with private apologies or subservience.
దేవుడని మొక్కితే దయ్యమై పట్టుకున్నట్టు
devudani mokkite dayyamai pattukunnattu
Like praying to someone as a God, only for them to possess you like a ghost.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone seeks help or protection from a person or entity, but instead of receiving help, that person becomes a source of trouble or harassment. It reflects the irony of a perceived savior becoming a tormentor.
కాశీకి పోయి గాడిద గుడ్డు తెచ్చినట్లు.
kashiki poyi gadida guddu techchinatlu.
Like going to Kashi and bringing back a donkey's egg.
This expression is used to mock someone who undertakes a long, arduous journey or puts in significant effort, only to return with something useless, non-existent, or disappointing. Since donkeys do not lay eggs, it highlights the absurdity and futility of the person's claim or achievement after a grand endeavor.
సాక్షికాళ్లు పట్టుకోవడముకన్నా వాదికాళ్లు పట్టుకోవచ్చును
sakshikallu pattukovadamukanna vadikallu pattukovachchunu
Better fall at the feet of the prosecutor than at the feet of the witnesses.
This proverb suggests that instead of trying to influence or persuade intermediaries or witnesses, it is more effective and straightforward to deal directly with the primary person involved in a dispute. It emphasizes that reaching an agreement with the opponent is easier than managing those who are merely testifying.
దాగబోయిన చోట దయ్యాలు పట్టుకున్నట్లు
dagaboyina chota dayyalu pattukunnatlu
The devils caught him in the place he went to hide in. One ill calls another. (Italian.)
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone, while trying to escape or hide from a small problem or danger, ends up encountering a much bigger or more terrifying trouble. It is similar to the English expression 'out of the frying pan and into the fire.'
వసుదేవుడు వెళ్ళి గాడిద కాళ్ళు పట్టుకున్నాడట
vasudevudu velli gadida kallu pattukunnadata
It is said that Vasudeva went and held the feet of a donkey.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a highly respected, powerful, or intelligent person has to humble themselves or seek help from someone insignificant or unworthy due to desperate circumstances or to achieve a larger goal.
వసుదేవుడి వంటి వాడే అవసరానికి గాడిద కాళ్ళు పట్టుకున్నాడు
vasudevudi vanti vade avasaraniki gadida kallu pattukunnadu
Even a person like Vasudeva had to touch the feet of a donkey out of necessity.
This expression is used to describe a situation where even a great, powerful, or dignified person has to humble themselves or seek help from someone inferior or unworthy to overcome a crisis or achieve a vital goal. It originates from the story of Vasudeva (Lord Krishna's father) crossing the Yamuna river, signifying that necessity knows no pride.
గతిలేనివాడు గాడిదకాళ్ళు పట్టుకొన్నట్లు
gatilenivadu gadidakallu pattukonnatlu
Like a helpless man clutching the legs of a donkey.
This expression is used to describe a person who, in a state of absolute desperation or helplessness, seeks assistance from someone completely insignificant, unworthy, or incapable of helping. It highlights the irony and humiliation of being forced to rely on the lowest possible means when one has no other choice.
గ్రహచారం చాలకపోతే, వసుదేవుడు గాడిద కాళ్లు పట్టుకొన్నాడట!
grahacharam chalakapote, vasudevudu gadida kallu pattukonnadata!
When luck/fate is unfavorable, even Vasudeva had to hold a donkey's feet!
This expression is used to describe a situation where, due to bad luck or extreme adversity, even a person of great status or power must humble themselves and seek help from someone insignificant or unworthy. It refers to the legend where Vasudeva, to save baby Krishna, had to humble himself before a donkey to prevent it from braying and alerting guards.
ఎద్దు తంతుందని గాడిదకాళ్ళు పట్టుకున్నట్లు.
eddu tantundani gadidakallu pattukunnatlu.
Like catching the legs of a donkey because an ox is kicking.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone, in an attempt to escape one problem or danger, seeks help from an even worse or more unreliable source. It highlights the foolishness of choosing a remedy that is as bad as or worse than the original trouble.