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“Telugu:
తంబళ అనుమానము”
English Translation:
The scrupulosity of a Saiva priest.The Tambalas are a class of Sudra priests who wear the mend thread, and endeavour to observe Brahminical customs.Applied to foolish scruples.

— Telugu

Related Mantras

“Telugu:
పదిమందితోటి చావు పెండ్లితో సమము”
English Translation:
With many people death is equal to marriage.Applied to an honorable death in a good cause.

“Telugu:
నమాజు చెయ్యబోతే, మశీదు మెడను పడ్డది”
English Translation:
When he went to pray, the mosque fell on his neck.The management of the mosque was forced upon him.

“Telugu:
అమ్మగా మిగిలిన మేక”
English Translation:
The only goat remaining unsold.A wretched fate. ​