వట్టి నిందలు చెప్పితే, గట్టి నిందలు వచ్చును.
vatti nindalu cheppite, gatti nindalu vachchunu.
If you accuse others falsely, you will be accused truly in turn.
This proverb warns that if you spread baseless rumors or false accusations about others, you will eventually face serious and undeniable accusations or consequences yourself. It serves as a reminder that dishonesty and slander often backfire.
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కడి గండం కాచును, వత్తి మిత్తి కాచును.
kadi gandam kachunu, vatti mitti kachunu.
The silver ring protects from danger; the wick protects from death.
This is an old Telugu saying related to superstitious beliefs and traditional medicine. It suggests that wearing a silver ring (kadi) can ward off accidents or evil eyes, while a medicinal wick or oil lamp (vatti) can prevent death or severe illness. It is used to highlight how small traditional remedies or protective charms are believed to save one from great calamities.
నిజమునకు నింద వచ్చునుగాని, అవమానము రాదు
nijamunaku ninda vachchunugani, avamanamu radu
Truth may attract blame, but it will not lead to disgrace.
This proverb emphasizes that speaking the truth might lead to temporary criticism or accusations from others who are uncomfortable with it, but ultimately, the person remains honorable. It suggests that while one might be blamed for being blunt or honest, their character remains untarnished in the long run, unlike the shame that follows a lie.
చేను పండాలి, ఇల్లు నిండాలి
chenu pandali, illu nindali
The crop should yield well, and the house should be full.
This is a traditional Telugu blessing or wish for prosperity. It reflects an agrarian society's definition of success: a bountiful harvest in the fields (chenu) leading to a household filled with food, wealth, and happiness (illu). It is used to express hopes for overall well-being and abundance.
అండలుంటే కొండలు దాటవచ్చు.
andalunte kondalu datavachchu.
If you have support, you can cross mountains.
This proverb emphasizes the power of having backing or support (financial, social, or emotional). It suggests that with the right assistance or a strong foundation, one can overcome even the most formidable obstacles that would be impossible to tackle alone.
నిలువదగనిచోట నలువది నిందలు వచ్చు
niluvadaganichota naluvadi nindalu vachchu
Standing in a place where one shouldn't stand leads to forty accusations.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of choosing the right environment and company. If you stay in a place or situation that is inappropriate for your character or social standing, you will inevitably face numerous false accusations or damage to your reputation, even if you have done nothing wrong.
ఏరు నిండి పారినా పాత్రకు తగురీతి నీరు వచ్చు
eru nindi parina patraku taguriti niru vachchu
Even if the river flows full, a vessel will only get as much water as its capacity.
This proverb emphasizes that opportunities or resources may be abundant, but one can only benefit based on their own capacity, effort, or merit. It is used to describe situations where a person's limitations prevent them from taking full advantage of a grand situation.
మాను పేరు చెప్పి పండ్లు అమ్ముకోవచ్చును
manu peru cheppi pandlu ammukovachchunu
Having named the tree, you may sell fruit. As having been plucked from it.
This proverb suggests that having a strong reputation, lineage, or a solid foundation allows one to succeed easily. In business or life, if you are associated with a well-known 'brand' or a respected family name, you can leverage that credibility to achieve your goals.
వడ్డీ ఆశ మొదలు చెరుచును, గుడ్డిది ఆలయితే కుండలు చెరుచును
vaddi asha modalu cheruchunu, guddidi alayite kundalu cheruchunu
By seeking usury, the principal suffers; if the wife be blind, the pots suffer.
This proverb warns that excessive greed for small gains (interest) can lead to the loss of the original investment (principal). It uses a parallel metaphor to suggest that placing someone incompetent or incapable in a vital role (like a blind person managing a kitchen) will result in collateral damage and loss of resources.
పోరాని చోట్లకు పోతే, రారాని నిందలు రాక మానవు.
porani chotlaku pote, rarani nindalu raka manavu.
If you go where you ought not, you will not escape scandal.
This proverb warns that frequenting inappropriate or suspicious places will lead to damage to one's reputation. Even if one is innocent of any wrongdoing, being in a bad environment invites unwanted blame and scandal. It is used to advise someone to be careful about their company and the places they visit.
అపనింద అవతలపోతే, నిందవచ్చి నెత్తిన పడ్డది.
apaninda avatalapote, nindavachchi nettina paddadi.
When the false accusation went away, a real accusation came and fell on the head.
This proverb describes a situation where a person, while trying to escape or clear themselves of a false blame or minor problem, gets entangled in a much more serious or direct accusation. It is used when someone's troubles seem never-ending or when a situation shifts from bad to worse.