విత్తనము కొద్దీ మొక్క
vittanamu koddi mokka
As the seed, so the plant
This proverb means that the quality or nature of the outcome is directly determined by its origin or source. It is used to describe how children often inherit the traits of their parents, or how the quality of a product depends on the quality of the raw materials used.
Related Phrases
పుణ్యం కొద్దీ పురుషుడు, దానం కొద్దీ బిడ్డ
punyam koddi purushudu, danam koddi bidda
A husband is obtained based on one's merit (punyam), and a child is obtained based on one's charity (danam).
This proverb suggests that the quality of one's life partners and children is a result of their past good deeds and character. It is often used to imply that one's fortune in family life is reflections of their own virtues or to counsel patience and acceptance of one's destiny.
విత్తంకొద్దీ విభవము, విద్యకొద్దీ వినయము.
vittankoddi vibhavamu, vidyakoddi vinayamu.
Splendor according to wealth, humility according to education.
This proverb highlights proportionality in life. It suggests that one's lifestyle or display of grandeur depends on their financial resources, while true education should naturally lead to a proportional increase in humility and modesty.
పుణ్యం కొద్దీ పురుషుడు, దానం కొద్దీ బిడ్డలు
punyam koddi purushudu, danam koddi biddalu
Husband according to past virtuous deeds and children according to one’s charity.
The advice is that one should lead a virtuous life, so that in the next life, a lady will be blessed with a noble (good) husband. And if she performs acts of charity, she will be blessed additionally with well-behaved (good) children. It calls upon women to lead a life of virtue. By extension, what applies to women applies equally to men.
ఊడుగ విత్తనము వంటివాడు
uduga vittanamu vantivadu
He is like an Ûduga seed. The seed of the Ûduga ( Alangium Decapetalum ) after falling from the tree, is said to attach itself again to the trunk when the rain falls. To stick to a man like a leech in spite of all rebuffs.
This expression refers to a person who is extremely stubborn, persistent, or someone who sticks to their principles or opinions no matter how much pressure is applied. In nature, the Ooduga (Alangium salviifolium) seed is known for being very hard and difficult to crack or change, serving as a metaphor for an inflexible or highly resilient personality.
* Chi tocca la pece, s'imbratta.
జాతి కొద్దీ బుద్ధి, కులం కొద్దీ ఆచారం
jati koddi buddhi, kulam koddi acharam
Wisdom according to the lineage, tradition according to the community.
This expression suggests that a person's behavior, intellect, and habits are often shaped by their upbringing, heritage, and the social environment or community they belong to. It is used to describe how inherent traits and cultural practices are passed down through generations.
విత్తనము ఒకటి వేస్తే, మొక్క ఒకటి మొలుచునా?
vittanamu okati veste, mokka okati moluchuna?
Will the plant differ from the seed ?
This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'As you sow, so shall you reap.' It implies that every action has a corresponding consequence and that one cannot expect good results from bad actions or vice-versa. It is used to remind someone that their current situation is a direct result of their past deeds or character.
A chip of the old block. He that was born of a hen loves to be scratching. (French.)† * Après la fête on gratte la tête. † Qui naît de geline il aime à grater.
విత్తం కొద్ది విభవం, విద్య కొద్దీ వినయం
vittam koddi vibhavam, vidya koddi vinayam
Grandeur according to wealth, humility according to education.
This proverb suggests that one's lifestyle and display of status should be proportional to their financial resources, and similarly, as a person gains more knowledge and education, they should naturally become more humble and modest.
పుణ్యం కొద్దీ పురుషుడు, విత్తం కొద్దీ వైభవము
punyam koddi purushudu, vittam koddi vaibhavamu
A husband is obtained based on past merit; grandeur is obtained based on wealth.
This proverb suggests that life's outcomes are proportional to what one possesses or has earned. Just as a good husband is traditionally seen as a result of one's good deeds (karma), the level of luxury one enjoys is directly limited by their financial resources. It is used to explain that one's status or results are commensurate with their efforts or assets.
పూజ కొద్దీ పురుషుడు, పుణ్యము కొద్దీ పుత్రుడు
puja koddi purushudu, punyamu koddi putrudu
A husband according to the worship [ of the wife ], a son according to the good works [ of the father ].
This proverb suggests that the quality of one's life partners and children is a result of one's past deeds, character, and spiritual merit. It is used to imply that the rewards or the caliber of people in one's life are proportionate to the effort and virtue one has cultivated.
విత్తము కొద్దీ విభవము, విద్య కొద్దీ వినయము.
vittamu koddi vibhavamu, vidya koddi vinayamu.
In proportion to the wealth there will be enjoyment, in pro- portion to the learning there will be humility.
This proverb highlights proportionality in life. It suggests that one's lifestyle or display of grandeur depends on their financial status, while true education should be reflected through one's level of humility. It is used to remind people that as they grow in knowledge, they should become more modest and grounded.