01. SUMATHI SATHAKAM (BY BADDENA - SELECTIONS)

  

            01.  SUMATHI SATHAKAM    (BY BADDENA - SELECTIONS)         

01.1    A relative who is not helpful in need; a king who does not answer the genuine prayers, of the needy; a horse or a vehicle that does not stir, fit for instant ride, shall be got rid of quickly. Don’t you think so, my wise friend!   

                                                                                    (Akkaraku Rani Chuttamu)

01.2     Prefer to dwell in a village where there is a money lender, where there is uninterrupted water facility, where there is a priest available for family celebrations and religious rites, where there is a doctor available, in order to lead your life peacefully and happily.                                 

(Appichu Vadu Vaidyudu)

01.3     Do not employ yourself in very arduous tasks, do not manage temples with bad people, Do not continue friendship with bad people, do not travel alone, in long and dense forest, in search of more gains.

                                                                                    (Adiyasa Koluva)

01.4     It is sinful to serve a power-drunk arrogant, very cryptic, unhelpful  reserved official who speaks soft words, insincere, also pretending to be nice and good, half-smiling but does not act on his sincere promises made before.

                                                                                    (Adharamu Kadli Kadalaka)

01.5     These are really harmful - grandly celebrating events with borrowed money; very youthful wife for an old man, to serve the king who does not know what is good and what is bad, meditation or penance by a fool.

                                                                                    (Appukoni Cheyu Vibhavamu)

01.6     There can be no a good, life-long son-in-law, an uncultured person’s literary fame, rice pounded from husk.

                                                                                    (Alluni Manchi Tanambunu)

01.7     A hungry person’s main food is his elixir, he who does not mind his loss or gain in charity is a good donor; and he who bears pain ungrudgingly is a notable man, has  bravery in his personality traits is famous.

                                                                                    (A konna Vade)

01.8     Wealth might come to you by itself as sweet water enters into a tender cocoanut; and also vanishes just like wood apple swallowed by an elephant in seconds.

(Siri Ta Vachina Vachunu)

 01.9    Truthfullness is the life in a word spoken, good-security by loyal watch and ward is the life breath of a Fort. fidelity, loyalty is the lifeline of a lady, signature is the life to a letter or message.                                       

                                                                                     (Mataku Pranamu Satyamu)

01.10   Is it good to boast, saying nothing would happen to me, as I have terrible physical strength, before your kith & kin? Does not, a very ferocious, powerful serpent, die captured by tiny ants !

                                                                                    (Balavanthudu Nakemani)

 

01.11   Do not pledge valuable gold, never flee from a duel fight, don’t bargain in a grocery  shop, don’t  make friendship with a fool.

(Bangaru Kuduva Bettaku)

 

01.12   A merchant is the life for habitation, water is life for paddy growing farmer, trunk is the life for an elephant . A woman, in a family, is the life for wealth wellbeing and happiness.

(Puri Kini Pranambu komati)

 

01.13   Do not reveal openly your dislikes to your neighbors, Never visit your neighbors house without  work or purpose, Never try to ride on a mischievous horse.

(Parulaku  Anistamu Cheppalu)

 

01.14   Unkempt, poorly dressed hair on your head, neglected personal cleanliness, hygiene, unclean soiled cloth on your body rebuffs, respells and turn you away even by your wife and near and dear.

(Thala Masina)

 

01.15   Poison is in the fangs only of a snake, in case of a vicious person it is on him irrespective of the spot on the body.

(Tala Nundu Phanikini)

 

01.16   One’s anger is one’s enemy, one’s softness is one’s shield, one’s kindness is one’s relative, ones happiness is one’s heaven.

(Tana Kopame Tanaku Satruvu)

 

01.17   Ant hills raised by patient tiny creatures become shelter to vicious snakes, The gold amassed by an unwise man – finally reaches the ruling class.

(Hemambu Kudabettalu)

 

01.18   The meal that doesn’t satisfy your hunger, friendship with a pregnant bad woman drinking murky water from a defunct well, drinking goats milk forcibly, are despicable, and obnoxious.

(Akali Udugani Koodunu)

01.19  0.19  When we are very hungry, the food we eat whatever it is, tastes fine, He who donates money                  without hesitation is the true donor, He who forbears the brunt of difficulties is a man with guts,       stamina, He who is brave in a risky position, is sure to earn lasting fame.

                                                                                        (Akonna Koodu)

    

01.20   Your very skills, expertise, counseling passed on to others is real education; Your    fearless entry into the war field shows your bravery; What learned people, experts approve of in you is skill. Which, whatever it may be, results in acrimonious controversy is dangerous.

(Ichunade Vidya)

 

01.21   Does not UDUMU (GUNA) live for hundred years? A snake too might live for a thousand years, Does not a shork live in a pond for a longer period, What is the use: But man should strive all his life aiming at PURVSHARDHAS.                                                                                Dharma    - upholding what is morally right

-       Ardha       - following righteous earning

-       Kama        - limiting desires to the right path

-       Moksha     - for not seeking rebirth seeking salvation & liberation

                                                                (Udumundade Noorendlunu)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

01.22   One pearl of pure quality shines sparklingly, A mean fellow who does not have righ conduct, whatever  might be his craving, to become a pearl, he cannot succeed, Whatever the amount of heat we gather and apply to brass, would it ever become gold?

                                                                                    (Uttama Gunamulu Neechuna))

 

01.23   Help extended to a helping one is not unusual, Helping the unhelpful one, without pointing out his past lapses is the clever one’s habit, foresight.

(Upakariki Upakaramu)

 

01.24   Do not serve or continue to be under such an authority – or official – who is by his very nature always finds, faults; it would be like a frog living under the shadow of a hood of a snake it is ever harmful to  you.

(Eppudu Thappulu Vedakedu)

 

01.25   Whenever one becomes rich and wealthy, relatives of all sorts throng, gather and stay around, It is like frogs in thousands find quick entry into a pond when it overflows with soft and drinking water.

(Eppudu Sampada Kaligina)

 

01.26   Never harp on tender croplings, pods, Never abuse your kith and kin, Never run away from fight for right, Never cross your preceptor dictum

(Erakumee Kasugayalu)

 

01.27   If a village head is soft and mild, if a snake is without hissing or doesn’t bite, If a scorpion doesn’t raise its tail in a severe way, people do not mind any one of them, do they?

(Karananu Sadhuvainanu)

01.28   01.28  Never make friendship with the bad; fame once acquired never disappears; Avoid lending as that             leads to quarrels; No iota of love would be there in bad women.

(Kadu Sumee Dussangathi)

 

01.29   In this world-there will not be laughter without reason; There will not be any modest good woman not covering her breasts or chest with a blouse or towel; a deep fried delicacy without sweet pulped stuff; a marriage celebration without clarinet instrumental band of music is a sheer waste.

(Kaaranamu Leni Nagavunu)

 

01.30   Never quarrel seriously with your wedded, devoted good, innocent wife; Do not hurt her attributing, assigning, petty silly lapses day and night; as in such a house, where the house wife refuses to continue live in.

(Kulakanta Neppudu)

 

01.31   When cordiality friendlines pervades lapses will not be minded, noticed, When such cordiality is broken, weakens, even simple lapses appear glaringly, offensive, objectionable also.

(Koorumi Gala Dinamulalo)

 

01.32   When one makes friendship with a low bad fellow, it results in severe harm one day or other, It is just like – a small bedbug bites the sleeper – the whole cot will be beaten rough, tough and rudely in the open

(Konchepu Naru Sangathiche)

 

01.33   Wise people would not go with empty hands – when visiting their wife, good employer, God in the temple, preceptor – GURU - off springs learned people.

(PathiKaduku)

 

01.34   What are uncertain, if not untrue are:

- a bad woman’s reliability,

- friendship with snakes,

- affinity, with others wives, women,

- total reliance on rulers.

(Komali Viswasambunu)

 

01.35   When a house holder with good earnings enters the house everyone, welcomes him with smiles, When his earnings fall to zero point, many in the house laugh at him uncomfortably

(Gadana Gala Magadu)

 

01.36   Never repent for the past deeds, Never think that all women love you wholeheartedly, Never resort to frequent talks, consultation, with the ruling royal palace women

                                                                                                   (Chintinpaku Kadchinapaniki)

01.37   The money and gold possessed amassingly, greedily by a foolish ignorant man ultimately goes to the ruling class – Just as ant-hills, laboriously built by ants, would become abodes to snakes eventually.

(Cheemalu Pettina)

 

01.38   If a useless boy would be born to good parents it would not only useless and would get bad name to his father and mother it would be like sugarcane turned pale shallow white at the top of it, it mars the sweetness of the whole cane itself lengthwise.

(Koragani Koduku)

 

01.39   Measureless patience; absence of eagerness for a fast riches, and buck; boundless physical strain, with a set goal, would surely make even a bad doubtful deal a grand accomplishment.

(Toda Vorvaku)

 

01.40   The great achievements of some dedicated person; the progress achieved by one’s son; the fair looks and appearance of one’s wife, the best curing quality one’s own back-yard herbal plant, are not appreciated by common men

                                                                                                (Tanayoori Tapasi)

 

01.41   Spouses, people would look down, underestimate, despise anyone who neglects his hair – dressing, physical and personal hygiene – smart clean clothes – if we observe keenly.

(Tala Masina)

 

01.42   Kubera is said to be the richest man, even then – his close bosom friend  Siva always had to beg for food, so whatever might be your relatives riches – bounty; your own earnings and belongings only would be of use to you.

(Dhanapathi Sakhudai)

 

01.43   If you would carefully, lovingly, devotedly, nurture a coconut seedling, it would, in course of time, give you fully grown, starting bags of coconuts to you. In the same way, the help kindness, guidance you give to anyone, would ultimately result in a lot of happiness to you both.

(Dheerulaku Cheyu Meladi)

 

01.44   If you are kind, good mild, soft – others hesitate, to accept refuse even a glass of milk; But if you are harsh, hard, sharp, angry, with the same glass of poison they swallow it instantly. Therefore your appearance, at least must be, strict and fruitful.

(Spare the rod and spool the child)

 

01.45   Never hackle, laugh loudly in public meetings; before your parents; before your employers, before other’s wives, and before the learned people.

                                                                                                        (Navvakumee)

01.46   Don’t develop grudge against anyone, Don’t be sorry if you were in poor condition, never be cut and dry; point  blank in the friendship groups; never reveal your inner plans to any one.

(Paga Valadewaritodanu)                

01.47   A devoted wife : plays full role

            - as a maid servant, in domestic work; tasks

            - as a wise counsellor at decisions making;

            - when serving food 100%  motherly,

            - when in private life moments like harlot.

(Panicheyu Napudu)

 

01.48   He is the role model; who is

            - quite brotherly to other women;

            - least (COVETS) others wealth;

            - who is very good to all others,

            - is not emboldened by others praises,

            - is not disturbed by others criticism.

(Para Naree Sodarudai)

 

01.49   Never

            - try to be intimate with others wife,

            - try to own other’s wealth, property,

            - always point out only lapses in others

            - Never approach your relative when you are poor.

            - Never enter into arguments and, discussions with unequals.

(Para Sati)

 

01.50   The man who is strictly like Bheeshma also happens to be constant touch other’s wife; similarly a woman possessing sterling character and conduct – lives with other men are sure to be suspected & blamed by many. Bheeshma: Life long Celibate Grand old man of the Mahabharata

(Para Sathula Gosthi)

 

01.51   Do not:

            - talk with others about things they dislike

            - go into neighbors house without valid work,

            - be in close contact with a woman who had bad relationships with others,

            - try to ride on a knotty mischievous horse.

(Parulaku Anistamu)

01.52   Do not:

- be in intimate touch with your wife during festivals

- get elated in mind by the praises of your employees,

-Instill, encourage over confidence, arrogance, care free habits in your wife

                                                                                                (Pavvamula Sathula)

01.53   Milk mixed with water even moderately looks like milk, but reduces the quality of pure milk in colour and taste. Similarly friendship with the bad makes anyone slight.

(Palanu Kalisina)

 

01.54   Do not be instantly moved by a bad ones pleas and try to help, out of compassion even if he/she is in grave danger, Keep it in mind the example of a scorpion in a dangerous position is helped and saved it does not lose, give up, its original trait, habit of  biting – stinging at the least chance.

(Palasunakaina Apada)

 

01.55   Do not-be present yourself uninvited at celebrations, learned peoples conferences; try to

be in close touch with unwilling women, undertake public service without rulers consent, try to make useless friendship, gossip with all sorts of people at all places.

(Pilavani Panulaku)

 

01.56   A village official cannot earn his bread and butter or livelihood adequately;

- If his higher officer is a learned one,

- If client farmers resort to hurt allegations, at him

- If his enemy lives in his neibourhood watching his dealings and every movements.

 

(Poruguna Pagavadudina)

 

01.57   Do not pledge your hard earned saved,  protected,  gold, Do not run away from a right fight, Do not buy grocery on credit from shops, Do not make friendship with meanfellows.

(Bangaru Kuduva Pettaku)

 

01.58   Is it wise to boast oneself that he is very powerful? Does not a powerful cobra snake die, helplessly by swarm of ants.

(Balavantuda Nakemani)

 

01.59   If a head of the state rules without a prime minister’s aid and advice, it looks like a huge elephant without its trunk.

(Mandala Pathi)

 

01.60   A kingdom, a state, with a minister, wise advisers, prompt actions, results in good administration – whereas a state without good ministers or counsellors does not run smoothly, it would be like a machine running without its shaft – and loosing apart.

(Mantrigala Vani Rajyamu)

 

01.61   Never retreat from your statement, promise, never abuse a close helping hand; never serve a lord who always groans in anger, fuming, murmers; never go to a sinful land.

                                                                                                                 (Roopinichi Paliki)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

01.62   You observe that an intelligent, good man is more powerful than a bulk bodied man, it is just like a clever MAHOUT sitting on it, guiding, controlling a huge elephant full of physical strength comparable with a hill.

(Lavugala Vani Kantenu)

 

01.63   What else is burial ground than a village where paddy, pulses are not grown

a village  without a headman who is powerful,

a house in which there in no headman;

a journey in the  absence of a colleague.

(Vari Panta Leni)

 

01.64   Listen to the advice given by everyone but don’t be in a hurry to act on it; brood over it;

check it up again and again; its pros and cons then only one knows what is true and what is false. Such a man is considered to be a wise and clever.

(Vinadagu Nevvaru)

 

01.65   The education and skills which do not make you happy; absence of never forget tingly TUNED, ringing songs; meets that do not bustle with activity, are all pale and useless.

(Subhamula)

 

01.66   Never enter into arguments about women, never be friendly, too open and with young boys never give up good habits, never abuse the men in power.

(Streelayeda)

 

01.67   Those who are rich are said to be powerful, great, even though they hail from lower strata of the social order and even they are useless fellows and born illegitimately.

(Vesarapu Jothi Gani)

 

01.68   Speaking appropriately, in tune with the opportunity, without resorting to hurt others minds, safe guarding his own dignity and stature, not getting himself hurt, is the core policy of  a successful worldly –wise man. He sidetracks strife in any form.

(Eppati Keyaadi Prastuta)

 

01.69   Even a person is powerful and rich man, it he keeps his wife, in his father-in-laws house for long, it would surely equals to sending her to grocery market, by himself – that would be defacing her faithfulnees to him.

(Kadu Balavanthu dainanu)

 

01.70   If a frog happens to be one legged being; if a serpent gets a disease; if one’s wife turns to be of a woman of bad character; becoming very poor in his old age – grief is a certainty.

                                                                                                         (Kappaku Nora Kalainanu) 

01.71   If a dog is given the status of a golden thrown on a fine moment, with all coronation

            formalities, it does not change its natural propulsions and breed, oh – listen to me!

(Kanakapu Simhasanamuna)

 

01.72   If one saves money without enjoying it himself not a bit, some of it goes to authorities; some more gets wasted falling on the ground. As is the same case that happens to the honey that is   collected and deposited in honey combs, by lifelong hard efforts by honey bees.

                                                                                                    (Tananubhavinchka)

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