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Vemana satakam was composed by “Kumaragiri “Kumaragir i Vemareddy” popularly known as Yogi Vemana, a 14th century Telugu poet. He used simple colloquial language in his poems with native Idioms. A poet of the people, a philosopher of equality and a fighting saint, his poems were a direct comment on the social structure at that time, which are relevant even to contemporary society. His satakas are known by his name as Vemana Satakam. The meter chosen by Vemana for his poetry is “Ataveladi (which literally lite rally mean danseuse). The structure of his poems is of 4 lines, with the last line being “Viswadabhirama Vinura Vema” – a chorus, which meant “The beloved of Vishwada, Listen O Vemana!!” His specialty is being the Chaatu padyam, a genre of poetry – – poems poems with hidden meaning. So high was the regard for Vemana that a popular Telugu saying goes 'Vemana's word is the word of the Vedas'.
Vemana satakam was composed by “Kumaragiri “Kumaragir i Vemareddy” popularly known as Yogi Vemana, a 14th century Telugu poet. He used simple colloquial language in his poems with native Idioms. A poet of the people, a philosopher of equality and a fighting saint, his poems were a direct comment on the social structure at that time, which are relevant even to contemporary society. His satakas are known by his name as Vemana Satakam. The meter chosen by Vemana for his poetry is “Ataveladi (which literally lite rally mean danseuse). The structure of his poems is of 4 lines, with the last line being “Viswadabhirama Vinura Vema” – a chorus, which meant “The beloved of Vishwada, Listen O Vemana!!” His specialty is being the Chaatu padyam, a genre of poetry – – poems poems with hidden meaning. So high was the regard for Vemana that a popular Telugu saying goes 'Vemana's word is the word of the Vedas'.
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. . , . . 1)annidhaanamulanu nannadhaaname goppa kannathallikaMte ghanamulEdhu ennagurunikanna nekkudu lEshayaa vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma
There is nothing equal to giving food to a hungry man; no one greater than one's mother; and no one worth respect more than one’s teacher. These are eternal truths – truths – says says Kavi Vemana
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. . . . . 2)kallalaaduvaani graamakartha yeRugu sathya maaduvaani svaami yeRugu bedhdhathiMdipOthuAO beMdlaameRuMguraa vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
The village head knows the person who lies and treats him accordingly. God knows his people and hence grants their wishes accordingly. A wife knows the gluttony of her husband and provides food accordingly – accordingly – Says Says Kavi Vemana
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. . . . . . 3) elukatholunudechchi yEdaadhi vuthikina nalupu nalupEgaani thelupuraadhu koyyabomma dhechchi kottinaAObalukunaa vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravema.
A mouse skin doesn’t whiten whiten even if washed washed for a year. A wooden toy doesn’t speak even if beaten up. Thus, it is not possible to change the intrinsic qualities of some one
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, . . . 4) paala neediginta groluchunundenaa manujulellarugoodi madhyamandru niluvadhaganichota niluva nindhaluvachchu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravema.
If one stands below a palm p alm tree or in the house of an arrack dweller and drinks milk, people would think that he is drinking d rinking arrack not milk. It is important to understand where not to do a thing
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, . , . . 5) poojakanna neMcha budhdhipradhaanaMbu maatakanna neMcha manasu dhtRDamu kulamukanna migula guNamu pradhaanaMbu, vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
More than the prayers, it is the intention that matters. Whoever big promises one makes, they are meaningless if not kept. Also, it is a person’s nature that is important than the caste he is born in.
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. . . 6) aathmashudhdhi leni yaachaaramadhiyela? Bhaandashudhdhi leni paakamela? chiththashudhdhi leni shivapoojalelaraa? vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravema.
Any work without conviction is a waste. Food cooked in an unclean vessel is not consumable. A prayer not done wholeheartedly is meaningless.
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. 7) Mrugamadhanbujooda mIdha nallaganuMdu bariDavillu dhaani parimaLaMbun guruvulainavaari guNamulIlaaguraa! vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma .
Incense stick looks black in color, but when lit, the fragrance is very pleasant. Thus are the qualities of a virtuous man
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. . . . 8) raamudokaduputti ravikula mIdErche kurupathi janiyiMchi kulamuAOjeRache ilanu buNyapaapa mIlaagu kaadhoko vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
Suryavamsham’s, the Clan of Sun, glory lasted through ages due to the virtuous King Rama. Contrarily, the misdeeds of King Duryodhana made Kuru Vamsha (the Clan of King Kuru) infamous. Thus are the effects if virtue and vice.
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! . , , . . . 9) kulamu galuguvaaAOdu gOthraMbu galavaaAOdu vidhyachEtha viRRavIguvaadu pasidi galuguvaani baanisakodukulu! vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
The Virtuous, Well respected and the Educated, all, depend on the Rich for their living.
10)
. , . . . 10) kalla nijamulella garaLakaMTu derugu nIru pallamerugu nijamugaanu thallithaanerugunu thanayuni janmaMbu vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
The Almighty knows the truth from lies. Water flows towards slope. Only a mother knows the real nature of her son.
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. . . .ఈ . 11) anaga nanaga raaga mathishayilluchunuMdu dhinagadhinaga vEmu thiyyaganuMdu saaDhanamunapanulu samakooru DharalOna vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
Practicing keeps a voice melodious. If neem leaves are eaten daily, then one tends to relish its taste. In the same away, however tedious a job might be, practice makes it easier
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12) kulamulEnivaadu kalimichE velayunu kalimi lEnivaadu kulamu dhigunu kulamukanna Bhuvini galimiyekuuvasumI vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
Even a lower caste man is treated great if he has riches; a higher caste man doesn’t get him respect if he is a pauper. It is money that is more important than riches in this world
13)
. ? ? ? 13) dhaathakaanivaani dharachugaa vEdina vaadu dhaatha yaune vasuDhalOna avuru dhurBhayaune yabDhilOmuMchina vishvaDhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
Repeated requests cannot induce philanthropy in an un-giving man. However well one washes a weed from the roof top, it cannot become a sacred grass.
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14) aathmayaMdhe dhtRShti nanuvagaa nonariMchi nishchalamuga dhtRShti nilipenEni athadunIve summi yanumaanamElaraa vishvaDhaaBhiraama vinuravEma!
Concentrate on the lessons given by a teacher and serve him whole heartedly. This is the only way to attain liberation in this life
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. . . . 15) vaMpukaRRa gaalchi vaMpu dhIrchagavachchu goMdalanni piMdi gottavachchu gaTinachiththu manasu karigiMparaadhu vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
One can try straightening a curved stick, crushing huge mountains, but cannot change a hard hearted man.
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16) nITilOni vraatha niluvaka yunnatlu paatijagathilEdhu paramulEdhu maatimaatikella maarunu moorKhuMdu vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
Words written on water are useless. Such is the nature of a wretched man. It is inconsistent and un-thinking
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. . . . . 17) chaMpagoodadhetti jaMthuvainanu chaMpavalayu lOka shathruguNamu thElukoMdiAOgottaAOdhE lEmi chEyuraa vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
It is important to change the evil nature of a man, instead of destroying the man himself. If the tail of the scorpion is cut, it will no longer harm anyone, thus is the evilness in a person is removed, he will no longer harm anyone.
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. , ,? . 18) araya naasthiyanaka yaddumaataadaka thattupadaka madhini dhannukonaka thanadhi gaadhanukoni thaabettunadhe pettu vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
An act of charity is fulfilling only if given whole heartedly, without expecting favor in return, and without hesitation
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. . . . . 19) chippabadda svaathichinuku muthyaMbaaye nItibadda chinuku nItagalise braapthikaluguchOta phalamEla thappuraa vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Only that rain drop captured in an oyster becomes pearl. The others become a part of the water. Thus, only those who are patronized by virtuous people (here it is indicated as the king) will outshine in their lives.
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. . . . 20) pattupattaraadhu patti viduvaraadhu pattenEni bigiyaAO bittavalenu pattidudachukanna badi chachchutayemElu vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
One must not be adamant on having all his words to rule. But if once one takes a stand, one should never step back. (The poet opines that) It is better to commit suicide than go back on one’
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? . ( ). , . . 21) alanu bugga puttinappudE kShayamaunu kalanuM gaaMchulakShmi kallayagunu ilanu bhoga Baagya mIthIru kaadhokO vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
Bubbles created when waves hit the shore, perish immediately; Riches dreamt vanish on waking up from sleep; Thus are the worldly riches, it is unwise to believe them to be permanent.
22)
? ? . , , ? ? , ? ? 22) pettipOyalEni vattinarulu Bhoomi buttanEmi vaaru gittenEmi puttalOnaAOjedhalu puttavaa?gittavaa? vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
People who cannot help others in need are not worth living; like the termites which are born in thousands yet of no use to anyone.
23)
ఈ ? . ఈ , , . 23) hIna guNamuvaani nilusERa nichchina eMthavaanikaina nidumu galugu Iga kadupuAOjochchi yittattu sEyadhaa? vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
A fly if enters one’s stomach will create unbearable pain; Thus will be the consequence of giving shelter to a wicked man in one’s house.
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. . . . 24) mEdipaMduchooda mElimai yuMdu pottavippichoodaAOburuguluMdu pirikivaani madhini biMkamIlaaguraa vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
Unless a ripe full fruit is opened, one will not see the worms in its core; similarly unless a demanding situation arises, the real nature of a boasting coward is not exposed
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. . . . , . 25) chiththa shudhdhi kaligi puNyaMbu kOMchamaina nadhiyuAOkodhuvakaadhu viththanaMbu maRRivtRkShaMbunaku neMtha vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
A small seed is where the huge banyan tree comes from; Such is an act of charity; Even if the act is small, the results are huge and fulfilling
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? . . . , . 26) vEmu paaluvOsi prEmathO beMchina chEdhuvirigi thIpiAOjeMdhabOdhu OgunOgegaaka yuchithajnYu detulaunu? vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
even if a neem tree is groomed with milk, it will still be bitter in taste; such is the nature of a wicked man.. even if he is taught good qualities, he cannot give up on his inbuilt nature.
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. . ?( ) 27) kanakamtRgamu Bhuvini gadhdhu lE dhanakaye tharuNi vidichi chaniye dhaasharaThiyuAO dhelivi lEnivaadu dhEvudetlaayeraa vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Lord Rama left Devi Seeta, on her behest to capture the golden deer, without a second thought of the possibility of a golden deer to exist. How can such a thoughtless act be performed by a God? (This also has a woven meaning that even though the God’s act might seem thoughtless, it has a divine purpose to it)
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. ,, , . . . . 28) aadithappuvaaralaBhimaana hInulu gOdeRuAOgani kodhdhivaaru koodi kIdu sEyaAOgrooruMdu thalapOyu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
A wicked person looks upright, but does harm to his fellows; He will not consider good from bad and doesn’t think twice in causing harm to others.
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. , . . . 29) modhata naashabetti thudhilEdhupommanu parama lOBhulaina paapulakunu usuru thappakaMtu nuMdElu dhebbagaa vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Do not promise huge monetary help and then show a bare hand; the curse of the disappointed man will strike like a lightening. Do not promise if you cannot fulfill it
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. . . . . 30) jananamaraNamulaku sarvasvathaMthruAOdu kaaAOdu modhataAOgarthakaaAOdu thudhanukaaAOdhu nadumaAOgarthananuta nagubaatu kaadhoko vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Man cannot decide when to be born or to die. Then how can he decide his course of life. One who doesn’t realize that he cannot write his destiny is a fallacious fool
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. . , . 31)nparaga RaathiguMdu bagulagottaga vachchu goMdalanni piMdi gottavachchu kaTina chiththu manasu karigiMparaadhu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
One can grind a huge mountain to pieces and cross any obstacles. But it is impossible to soften a stone hearted man.
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. . . 32)lakShmiyElinatti laMkaapathi purammu pillakOthipauju kollabetteAO chEtukaalamayina jerapa nalpulechaalu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
The prosperous kingdom of Ravana was destroyed by a bunch of monkeys. Thus is the fate, if one is destined to be doomed, it can happen at anyone’s hand
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. , . 33)chaMpadhaginayatti shathruvu thanachEthaAO jikkenEni gIdu sEyaraadhu posaAOga mElu chEsi pommanutE chaalu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
When an enemy is caught it is wise and human to forgive and liberate him, instead of putting him to death.
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. . . , . . 34)chettupaalu janulu chEdhaMdhu rilalOna nenapagoddu paalaveMtha hithamu padhuguraadumaata paatiyai Dhara jellu vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
The sap (or milk) from trees is good for consumption; but popular opinion instead favors the consumption of buffalo milk which causes heat and ignorance. Thus is the impact of popular opinion
35)
. . . ! , .( .) 35)enni chOtla thirigi yEpaatu padinanu aMtanIyaka shani veMtadhirugu Bhoomi kroththadhaina BhOkthalu kroththalaa vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
The fate of a person doesn’t change even if he changes places. Sani (Saturn, who has a negative effect on a human life) will show his effects wherever one lives.
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. , , . 36)thaviti kariya vOva dhaMdulaMbulagaMpa shvaanamaakramiMchu saamyamagunu vaishyavaruni sommu vasudha nIchula paalu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
The poet gives an example of being “penny wise pound foolish”. When a pers on goes for the chaff got out of pounding rice, the dog comes and eats away the rice. Thus in pursuit of useless things, the more useful things are lost
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. , . . . 38)thalliyunnayapudE thanadhu gaaraabamu laame pOvaAOdhannu narayarevaru maMchikaalamapude maryaadhanaarjiMpu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
As long as one’s mother is alive, one can enjoy being pampered; similarly as long as the times are good, one must remember to earn good name and respect
39)
. . ! . . 39)thaRachu kallalaadu DharaNIshuliMdlalO vELavELa lakShmi vedalipOvu nOtikuMdalOna nuMdunaa nIraMbu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Prosperity doesn’t stay in the homes of those who lie, be it a king, as water doesn’t stay in a pot with hole.
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. , , , . . , . 40)gaaju kuppelOnaAO gadhalaka dhIpaMba dhettuluMdu jnYaana mattuluMdu thelisinatti vaari dhEhaMbulaMdhuna vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Those who realize the Almighty through their devotion and various yogas, emanate wisdom like a glass lantern with a light at its heart.
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. . . . , . . 41)vaana kuriyakunna vachchunu kShaamaMbu vaana kurisenani varadhapaaRu varadha karuvu reMdu varasathO neRugudI vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Anything beyond or below optimum requirement is useless. No rains will lead to famines and heavy rains lead to floods – both being adverse to prosperity.
42)
. . ? . 42)mEka kuthuka batti medachannu gaduvugaa aakalEla maanu naashagaaka lObhivaani naduga laabhaMbu lEdhayaa vishvadhaaBhiraama vinuravEma.
It is useless to seek help of a miser; it is like hoping to fulfill one’s hunger by milking a goat’s beard
43)
. . , . 43)muShti vEpachettu modhalaMta prajalaku baraga moolikalaku banikivachchu nirdhayaathmakuMdu nIchudeMdhulakaunu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
A person without pity and generous is not beneficent to the society. A neem tree is better than him whose bitter roots have medicinal qualities.
44)
, . ! . . . 44)gaMgigOvupaalu gaMtedainanu chaalu kadividainanEmi Kharamupaalu Bhakthikalugu koodu pattedainanujaalu, vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
A spoonful of Cow’s milk is more useful than a pot of donkey’s milk. Similarly, a little food served affection is more fulfilling.
45)
. . . . , . 45)alpudepudu palku naadaMbaramugaanu sajjanuMduAObalkuAOjallagaanu kaMchumrOgunatlu kanakaMbu mrOgunaa vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
A less valuable copper makes more noise than the more valuable Gold; thus are the qualities of a lesser man, who boasts of himself and a great man, who talks less about himself and well to everyone.
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. . . 46)vErupuruguchEri vtRkShaMbujeRachunu chIda purugu jEri chettuAOjeRachuAO kuthsithuMduchEri guNavaMthuAOjeRachuraa vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Like a termite which enters a tree though its root and destroys it, so does a sinister man destroys a virtuous one with his company
47)
. . . . . ? 47)thanuva dhevarisommu thanadhani pOShiMpa dhravya mevarisommudhaachukonaga braaNa mevarisommu paaripOvaka nilva vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
The human body that holds life is itself shot lived; it perishes when the time comes. Hence what is the use in accumulating wealth for its sake?
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. . . . . . 48)aasha paapajaathi yanniMtikaMtenu aasachEtha yathulu mOsapOre choochi viduchuvaare shudhdhaathmuleMdhaina vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Even great sages lost the fruit of their labor due to greed; one who doesn’t
indulge in greed is the real enlightened one and only he can attain liberation.
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. . . . . . 49)thanakugalgu pekku thappulunuMdagaa Ogu nErameMchu norulaMgaaMchi chakkilaMbugaaMchi jaMthika naginatlu vishvadhaaAbhiraama vinuravEma.
Janthika and Chakkilam are two Andhra snacks which made by spirally wound dough and deep fried. A wicked person always tries to find fault with others though he has many faults within himself. It is like a Janthika (with more twisted spiral) mocks at chakkilam (with lesser twist) and calling it twisted one – This comparison is similar to the popular saying “The pot calling the kettle black”
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. , . , . . 50)chikkiyunnavELa siMhaMbunainanu bakkakukka kaRachi bhaaDhapettu balimilEni vELaAO paMthaMbu chelladhu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
The world is like a weak dog which will try biting a useless lion (lion which has lost its fighting energy). Hence it is better for an impoverished man not to make promises of fortune
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. , . . 51)chadhivi chadhivi koMtha chadhuvaMga chadhuvaMga chadhuvu chadhivi yiMkaAO jadhuvu chadhivi chadhuvu marmamulanu chadhuvalEdayyenu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
However much or longer does one study, unless it helps one to realize the ultimate truth about the human life, it is useless.
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. . . . 52)shaaMthame janulanu jayamunoMdhiMchunu shaaMthamunane gurunu jaada theliyu shaaMtha Bhaavamahima jarchiMchalEmayaa vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Everything is possible when done with patience and serenity. All great teachers are known for these qualities. The greatness of these qualities cannot be exampled in words
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. . . . , , . 53)ichchuvaani yodhdha nInivaaduMdenaa chachchugaani yIvi saaganIdu kalpatharuvu kriMdha gachchapodhunnatlu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
If a thorny bush covers the ground at the foot of the Kalpavrikhsa (According to Indian mythology, a tree that is a giver of all boons), it makes the ground unapproachable and the tree useless to any. Thus is the nature of miser or a wicked man; if a generous person befriends them, they will make him unapproachable to others.
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. . ? . ఈ . 54)oruni jeRachedhamani yullamaMdheMthuru thamaku jERurugani DharaNI narulu thammuAO jeRuchuvaadu dhaivaMbulEdokO vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
People, who wish to harm others without a second thought about the misgivings of their doings, will not be spared by the Almighty. They will in turn be h armed by their own actions; yet do not come upon this realization
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. , , . 55)aashakOsivEsi yanalaMbuchallaarchi gOchibigiyagatti guttudhelisi nilichinattivAde neRayOgiyeMdhaina vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
One who has left all desires of worldly things, controlled his temperamental nature, practices abstinence and has a pure heart with the acceptance of the truth about the Creator, is the real saint.
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? . . . , . 56)thaamasiMchi chEyathagaAO dhettikaaryaMbu vEgiriMpa nadhiyu viShameyugunu pachchikaayadhechchi badavEya phalamaune? vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Do not perform any act in haste. This will spoil the results. Like, even if a raw mango is plucked and thrown at the ground, it will not ripen; also, hasty ripening will only make it rotten.
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. , . . 57)kulamulOna nokaAOdu guNavaMthuduMdina kulamu velayu vaani guNamu chEtha velayu vanamulOna malayajaMbunnatlu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Like a sandalwood tree spreads its fragrance in the entire forest, thus the birth of great persona will bring glory to their kin
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? . , . . . . 58)niMdunadhulu paaru nilachigaMbhIramai veRRivaagu paaRu vEgaAOborli alpudaadurIthi nadhikuMdu naadunaa? vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
The Wise are like rivers flowing full and peaceful, their words full of wisdom. Unlike them, the worthless people act with ignorance and cause upheaval like the small rivulets
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? . ! . 59)nikkamaina maMchinIlamokkatichaalu dhaLuku beLuku raaLLu thattedEla chaatupadhyamilanu chaaladhaa yokkati? vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
No fake colored stone has the same value as a diamond; a sensible word is like a diamond and is more worthy than any useless babble
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. . . 60)alpudenni vidhyalabhyasiMchina gaani ghanuAOdugaadu hINa januAOdegaani parimaLamula mOya gaardhabhamu gajamaune vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Just as a donkey carrying loads of perfumes cannot become an elephant, thus a mean mind cannot become great by learning great qualities (Learning without wisdom is vain)
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. . . . . . . 61)nILLalOna mosali nigidi yEnuAOgu battu bayata gukkachEtha bhaMgapadunu sThaanabalamugaani thana balimikaadhayaa vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
A crocodile can get hold of an elephant in its abode of water; but out of it, it cannot even combat a skinny dog; thus is the power of a position.
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. . . .( ) 62)nILLalOna mInu nigidi dhooramupaaru bayata mooredaina baaralEdhu sThaanabalimigaani thana balimikaadhayaa vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
When in water, a fish can swim miles together in a twitch. Yet, cannot move a bit on land, eventually its life is lost too. This signifies the importance of knowing the power one has in a certain place and position.
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. . . . . . . 63)nILLamIdhanOda nigidi thinnagaAObraaku bayata mooradaina baaralEdhu nelavu dhappuchOta nErpari koragaadu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
A boat can sail and reach land easily in water. But on land, it cannot move an inch. Thus is the advantage of a right position. Even a very capable person fails in a disadvantageous situation.
64)
. . . 64)kOthi nokatidhechchi kroththaputtamugatti koMdamruchchulellaAO golichinatlu nIthihInunodhdha nirbhaagyuluMdhuru vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Like the chimpanzees dress up a monkey, place it on a throne and pay respects, immoral people flock around a worthless man. This signifies that an immoral man gets immoral people’s respect only.
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. . . ? ?( ) 65)maatalaadavachchu manasudhelpaAOgalEdu thelupavachchuAOdhannu theliyalEdu suriyabattavachchu shoorudu kaalEdu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Any number of words can be uttered, yet fail to explain the intention of a person; it is easy to advise than to follow. Just by holding a sword one cannot fight, nor can become valiant warrior.
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? ? . . ., ? 66)thanakulEni naadu dhaivaMbu dhoorunu shanakuAO galigenEni shaivamEla? thanaku dhaivamunakuAOdhagulaata mettidhO? vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
In days of prosperity, man doesn’t remember Go. When bad times befall, he
blames the God. Alas, see how the relationship of man and God work!!
67)
. . . ? 67)immu dhappuvELa nemmalanniyumaani kaalamokkarIlathi gadapa valayu vijayu dimmu dhappi viratuni golvadaa vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
During difficult times, one must learn to live a humble existence to avoid hardships. Didn’t the valiant Arjuna (in Mahabharata) live in King Virata’s palace as an impotent man?
68)
. ఈ . , , . 68)thappulennuvaaru thaMdOpa thaMdaMbu lurvijanulakella nuMdu dhappu thappulennuvaaru thamathappulerugaru vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
In this world, there are many, who find defects in others. Such people do not realize their own faults.
69)
. ఈ ఈ . . 69)aashachEtha manuju laayuvu galanaaLLu thiruguchuMdru bhramanuAOdhrippalEka murikikuMdamaMdhu musurunIgala BhaMgi vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Man lives in an illusion that this life is forever and tries to satisfy the worldly wants like flies swarming a dirty dump. Even though it provides for fleeting satisfaction, it doesn’t give deliverance to human life.
70)
. ఈ . ఈ ? . . 70)EmigoMchuvachche nEmi thaaAOgonipOvuAO buttuvELa narudu gittuvELa Dhanamu lechatikEguAOshaanechchatikinEgu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
We do not bring any riches with us when we are born; we cannot take any worldly riches with us when we die. We cannot go wherever money goes, still the human minds vacillates for money during it life!!
71)
! . . , . 71)vidhyalEnivaadu vidhyaadhikula cheMtha nuMdinaMtha paMdithuMdukaadu kolanihaMsalakadaM gokkera yunnattu! vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Just like a stork is a stork even if it mingles with a group of swans, a ignorant man doesn’t become knowledgeable just by being in the company of a wise man.
72)
! . . 72)mirapagiMjachooda mIdha nallaganuMduAO gorikichooda lOsaAOjuruku manunu sajjanulaguvaari saaramitluMdaraa! vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
A chilly seed looks black and weak, but when one bites it, one will experience the strong burning taste. Thus are the appearances and good qualities of a person
73)
. . 73)kulamulOna nokadu guNAhInuduMdinaAO kulamuchedunu vaani guNamuvalana velayuAOjeRakunaMdhu vennuvedalinatlu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Like a wilt deteriorates the taste of a sugarcane, an unworthy, ignoble descendant destroys the good name of a family/clan.
74)
? . ఈ ? ? 74)aMtharaMgamaMdhu naparaadhamulu chEsi maMchi vaanivalene manujuduMdu itharuleRugakunna nIshvarudeRugadaa? vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
An ignoble man may act noble and deceive his fellow men. But how will he deceive the Omnipresent and Omniscient Almighty?
75)
! . . . 75)nEranannavaaAOdu nerajaaNa mahilOna nErunannavaaAOdu niMdhajeMdhu UrukunnavaaAOde yuththamayOgiraa! vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
A conceited man unmindfully boasts of his knowledge and becomes a laughing stock. A wise man is humble in spite of his knowledge
76)
. . . . 76)paamukanna lEdhu paapiShtijIvaMbu attipaamu cheppinatlu vinunu Khaluni guNamu maanpu ghanulevvarunulEru vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
The nature of a poisonous snake is to bite and kill anyone who comes to its vicinity; yet, one can train it to behave. But no wise man can change the vile thinking of a wicked man.
77)
. . . . . 77)uppulEni koora yeppudhu ruchulaku pappulEni thiMdi phalamulEdhu appulEnivaade yadhika saMpannudu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Without salt, however well food is cooked, it is tasteless. Without Dal (Red gram which is the main protein ingredient in Indian meal), food is not nutritious; similarly, however rich a man might, if he owes money to others, his riches do not get him the value one deserves. A prosperous man is the really one who doesn’t owe money to others.
78)
. , ? . . 78)maatalaadanErchi manasu raMjilajEsi paragaAO briyamucheppi badalakunna nokarichEtha sommulooraka vachchunaa vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Empty words of praise might make a wealthy man happy, but he will not pay for it; only hard work pays and makes one prosperous.
79)
. , . . ఈ . . 79)vaana raakadayunu braaNaMbu pOkada kaanabada veMtha ghanunakaina gaanaAObadinamIdha galiyetlunaduchuraa vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
No one can determine when the weather changes (to rain) or when the life leaves one’s body. The path of fate takes its own turn in this Kali Yuga. (Kali Yuga (Devanāgarī: , lit. "Age of Kali", "age of vice"), is one of the four
stages of development that the world goes through as part of the cycle of Yugas, as described in Indian scriptures, the others being Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga and Dvapara Yuga – Courtesy – Wikipedia)
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80)
! . . , . . . ! ? 80)anuvugaani chOta nadhikula manaraadhu. koMchamaina nadhiyuAO godhuvagaadhu koMda yudhdhamaMdhuAO goMchemaiyuMdadhaa! vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Do not act lofty in adverse situations; being humble doesn’t undermine the greatness of a person. Remember that even a huge mountain seems to be a small reflection in a mirror.
81)
. . , . , . 81)maganikaalamaMdhu 81)maganikaalam aMdhu maguva kaShtiMchi kaShtiMchina na suthula kaalamaMdhu suKhamunoMdhuAO galimi lEmi reMduAOgala veMthavaariki vishvadhaabhiraama vishvadhaabhir aama vinuravEma.
If a woman strives and struggles for her family’s prosperity with her husband, she can enjoy the fruits of that labor when the sons’ come handy. Everyone has to go through the cycle of hardships and prosperity in their life. But one must learn to accept both with equanimity
82)
. , , . . . 82)DhanamugoodaAO 82)Dhanamugoo daAO betti dhaanaMbu chEyaka thaanuAOdhinaka lessa dhaachukon dhaachukonaga aga thEnenIga koorchi theruvari kiyyadhaa vishvadhaabhiraama vishvadhaabhir aama vinuravEma.
When a man accumulates riches, neither uses it for his own pleasure and comfort nor on charity, such wealth will be taken away by others. Like the bee accumulates the honey, without consuming, ends losing it up t o people who tap the honey comb.
83)
, . . ,ఈ . . . 83)gaMga paarunepuAOdu gadhalani gathithOda murikivaagu paaru mrOthathOda pedhdhapinnathanamu pedhdhapinn athanamu pErmiyIlaagu pErmiyIlaaguraa, raa, vishvadhaabhiraama vishvadhaabhir aama vinuravEma.
Great Men are like the river Ganges, which flows serenely and calmly (except when in floods. The lowly people are like the dirty canals, full of noisy flies and mosquitoes. They are loud and raspy of their own behaviour.
84)
? . . . 84)uththamuni kadupuna nOgu janmiMchina vaaAOsucheRachu vaani vaMdhamellaAO jeRaku vennuputti cherapadhaa thIpella? vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Like a pest eats away the sweetness of the sugarcane, a wicked son destroys the good name of the father and the family
85)
? . ! ? . 85)alpajaathi vaani kadhikaaramichchina dhoddavaarinella dholagaAOjEyu jeppuMdhinedukukka cheRakuthIperugunaa? vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Like a shoe eating dog doesn’t savor the taste of Sugar cane, a lowly man doesn’t understand the importance of great men. If given undue authority, they will get rid of these great men.
86)
. ? . 86)alpudainavaani kadhika bhaagyamugalga dhoddavaari dhitti thOlaAOgottu alpajaathi moppe yadhikula nerugunaaH vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
A lowly person if given great prosperity will drive away great people. How can he understand the importance of great men?
87)
. . . . 87)edhdhukainagaani yEdaadhi thelipina maataAOdhelisi naduchu marmamerigi moppe theliyalEdu muppadhEMdlakunaina vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
An ox can be trained for a year to follow instructions and work for its master. But a moron cannot be made to understand the secrets of work even after being trained for 30 years.
88)
. . , . 88)paalu paMchadhaara paapara paMdlalOAO chaalabOsi vaMdaAOchaviki raadhu kutila maanavulaku guNamEla galguraa vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Like a bitter fruit cannot be made sweet by adding up sugar and milk, devious wicked men will never learn good principles
89)
. . . . 89)kaani vaanithOdaAO galadi melaAOguchunna gaanivaanivalene kaaMthuravani thaadikriMdhaAObaalu thraagina chaMdhamau vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Do not make acquaintance with an undeserving deceitful man. Even if a man drinks milk standing below a palm tree, people will think he is consuming arrack; similarly by being in the company of a deceitful man, a good man will also be misunderstood
90)
. . . . . 90)kOpamunanu ghanatha koMchamaipOvunu kOpamunanu migulaAOgOdu galgu kOpamadachenEni kOrkelIdEru vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Patience is the guardian of one’s good name; One’s anger ruins the good reputation accumulated over time; all deeds can be achieved through patience and calm.
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91)
, . , . . 91)kaniyu gaanalEdu,kadhalaAOpa daanOru viniyu vinagalEdu vismayamuna saMpadha thalavaani sannipaathaM bidhi, vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
One who is affected by his wealth cannot differentiate good from bad, will not use his god given mouth to utter kind words and will not be able to relish the goodness of the enlightening teachings
92)
. . . 92)goddutaavu bithuka guMdaAOgoMpOyina paMdluraalaAOdhannu baalanidhu lObhivaani naduga laabhaMbu lEdhayaa vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
If one takes a pot to milk a barren cow, it kicks one’s teeth off. In this way, if one asks monetary help from a miser, one will not get help, but in turn will be humiliated.
93)
. .ఈ . . . 93)nILLalOna mInu neramaaMsa maashiMchi gaalamaMdhu AOjikku kariNi Bhuvini aashadhagili narudu naalaagu chedipOvu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Like a fish falling prey to the bait of food and losing life, so does a human who falls prey to the worldly (ephemeral) comforts. Instead of seeking the liberation in the Almighty’s knowledge
94)
. , . 94)chachchipadina padhuvu charmaMbu kaMdalu pattiperaki thinunu baraga gradhdha gradhdhavaMtivaadu gajapathi kaadokO vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
A wicked king harasses his subjects like a vulture picking at a dead body of an animal.
95)
. . , , 95)mailakOkathOda maasina thalathOda nodalu muriki thOda nuMdenEni nagrakulajudaina nattittu piluvaru vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Just because a man is born in a good caste doesn’t make people respect him. A dirty, unkempt man will be detested by people even if from a good caste and family
96)
. . . . 96)inumu virigenani yinumaaru mummaaru kaalchi yathukavachchu kramamugaanu manasu virigenani marikoorpa vachchunaa vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
If an Iron piece is broken, it can be heated and mended. But if a heart is broken by hash words, it cannot be mended. Hence, one need to be careful when pronouncing hard words that it might break someone’s heart
97)
. . . 97)kaanivaanichEtha gaasu vIsaMbichchi veMta dhiruguvaade veRRivaadu pilli thinna kOdi bilichina palukunaa vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
Once a cat eats a rooster, however much one gives a call, it cannot reply. Thus is giving loan to a useless man, he will never repay however much one asks him
98)
. ? , 98)puttina janulella bhoomilO nuMdina buttunaa jagaMbu patlashepudu yamuni lekkarIthi naruguchoo nuMdhuru vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
If no one wants to die, then there will be no place left to live; Every one lives their life as per the span written in Yama’s r ecords.
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99)
! . . . ! 99)karmameppusaina gadichipOvagaraadhu. Dharmaraaju dhechchi thaganichOtu gaMkubhattujEsEAO gatakataa dhaivaMbu! vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
One has to eat the fruits if one’s doing (or one’s destiny). Has not the great Dharmaraja (or Yudhistir of MahaBharata) lived as Kankubhattu, in the patronization of a smaller man like King Virat?
100)
. . . . . 100)kOkaNaMbupovaAO gukka siMhamugaadhu kaadhikarugaAO baMdhi gajamukaadhu vErujaathi vaadu vipruMdu kaalEdu vishvadhaabhiraama vinuravEma.
A dog doesn’t become a lion by going to Kerala (in reference to Andhra land); a pig doesn’t become an elephant even if it goes to the sacred Varanasi. Similarly, a Brahmin is one who has Bramha Gyan (The divine knowledge of Almighty); everyone cannot claim to be one.
