యథాయథలందరూ వెల్లువను పోగా, పుల్లాకు నా పని యేమి అన్నదట.
yathayathalandaru velluvanu poga, pullaku na pani yemi annadata.
After all the great men had been carried away by the flood, the leaf dish said " What is to become of me ?"
This proverb is used to mock someone insignificant who expresses concern about their safety or status during a major catastrophe that is destroying even the most powerful entities. It highlights a lack of self-awareness regarding one's own triviality in the face of a massive crisis.
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గాడుపుకు గడ్డపార కొట్టుకపోగా, ఉల్లిపొట్టు నా గతి ఏమి అన్నదట
gadupuku gaddapara kottukapoga, ullipottu na gati emi annadata
When a heavy crowbar is being blown away by the wind, the onion skin asked 'What will happen to me?'
This proverb is used to describe a situation where even the strongest or most significant entities are suffering or being destroyed, yet a weak or insignificant person is worried about their own minor problems. It highlights a lack of perspective regarding the severity of a disaster.
గడ్డపారలు గాలికి కొట్టుకొని పోతుంటే, పుల్లాకు నా గతి ఏమి అన్నదట
gaddaparalu galiki kottukoni potunte, pullaku na gati emi annadata
When crowbars themselves are being blown away by the wind, a leaf plate asked 'What will happen to me?'
This proverb is used to describe a situation where even the strongest or most powerful entities are suffering or failing, making the concerns of the weak or insignificant seem obvious yet trivial. It highlights a scale of disaster where if the indestructible is perishing, the fragile has no hope.
యజ్ఞానికి యేమి యత్నమంటే, కత్తులూ కఠార్లూ.
yajnyaniki yemi yatnamante, kattulu katharlu.
When asked what preparations had been made for the offer- ing, he said "Here are swords and daggers." A religious Brahman is not permitted even to touch a lethal weapon. An impertinent, unbecoming reply.
This proverb describes a situation where the preparations are completely contrary or irrelevant to the actual purpose of the task. It is used when someone's actions or tools do not match the peaceful or constructive nature of the goal they claim to be pursuing.
గడ్డపలుగులు గాలికి కొట్టుకొనిపోతుంటే, పుల్లాకు నా పని ఏమి అన్నదట
gaddapalugulu galiki kottukonipotunte, pullaku na pani emi annadata
When the crowbars were blown about by the wind, the leaf- platter said " What is to become of me ?" Pullâku is a cast away leaf-dish which has been once used. A mean person thinking of his own loss when his superiors are suffering.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where even the strongest or most powerful entities are facing destruction or failure. In such a context, it is trivial or foolish for someone small or insignificant to worry about their own minor troubles. It highlights a scale of disaster where the small should realize their vulnerability is a given if the mighty are falling.
గడ్డపలుగులు గాలికి కొట్టుకొనిపోతూ ఉంటే, పుల్లాకు నా పని యేమి అన్నదట.
gaddapalugulu galiki kottukonipotu unte, pullaku na pani yemi annadata.
When heavy iron crowbars are being blown away by the wind, the leaf plate asked 'What about my fate?'
This proverb is used to describe a situation where even the strongest or most powerful entities are being destroyed or defeated by a massive force. In such a scenario, it is foolish or redundant for someone weak or insignificant to worry about their safety, as their destruction is already a foregone conclusion. It is often used to mock people who express petty concerns during a major catastrophe.
అయినవారందరు ఆ దోవను పోగా, జంగాన్ని పట్టుకొని జాము యేడ్చినాడు.
ayinavarandaru a dovanu poga, janganni pattukoni jamu yedchinadu.
When all his friends went away, he caught hold of a Jangam and cried for three hours. Taking an unconcerned person into your counsels.
This proverb describes a situation where someone ignores their own people or relevant parties during a crisis, but wastes time and emotion on a complete stranger or someone irrelevant. It is used to mock someone who misses the main point or target and directs their energy toward the wrong person or thing.
Jāmu is a watch of three hours, the day from sunrise to sunset being divided into four Jāmus.
వండవే పెండ్లికూతురా అంటే కుండ తీసుకుని నీళ్ళకు వెళ్లుతాను అన్నదట.
vandave pendlikutura ante kunda tisukuni nillaku vellutanu annadata.
When the bride was asked to cook, she said she would take the pot and go for water.
This proverb describes someone who tries to avoid a difficult or primary responsibility by suggesting an easier or indirect task. It is used to mock people who give excuses or offer alternatives to escape the actual work assigned to them.
వండవే పెండ్లికూతురా అంటే, కుండ తీసుకొని నీళ్లకు వెళ్తాను అన్నదట
vandave pendlikutura ante, kunda tisukoni nillaku veltanu annadata
When the bride was asked to cook, she said she would take a pot and go for water.
This expression is used to describe someone who tries to avoid a difficult or primary task by opting for an easier or irrelevant chore. It signifies procrastination or dodging responsibility by being busy with something else.
రథసప్తమి నాటికి రథాలు తిరుగుతాయట
rathasaptami natiki rathalu tirugutayata
By the time of Ratha Saptami, the chariots are said to turn.
This expression refers to the astronomical shift that occurs during the festival of Ratha Saptami, marking the change in the Sun's course (Uttarayana). In a broader sense, it is used to describe a seasonal turning point or a significant shift in time or direction.
యథార్థమునకు ఏడు చుట్లు అక్కర లేదు
yatharthamunaku edu chutlu akkara ledu
For the truth seven twists are not required. When you tell the truth you can be outspoken. Truth seeks no corners. (Lalla.)
This proverb implies that truth is simple and direct. It does not require complex explanations, justifications, or evasive storytelling to be understood or proven, unlike a lie which needs many layers of fabrication to be sustained.