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Timeless Telugu poems by Yogi Vemana — 1,364 verses on human nature, society and spirituality. — ప్రతి పద్యానికీ పదాల అర్థాలు, భావం, audio recitation ఉన్నాయి.

1364 పద్యాలు · Yogi Vemana

601 తనదునీడ శిశువు దాఁజూచుకొన్నట్టు Just as a child looks at his own shadow, gets fascinated by it, and forgets his own reality, deluded people get caught up in the illusion of the world (Maya). In this confusion, they forget their true Self and cast doubts upon the Lord (or husband), failing to realize that the divinity they seek is within themselves, just as the shadow is an extension of the child.
602 తనదునృపతితోడఁ దనయాయుధముతోడ One should never joke or play lightly with four things: a king (ruler), a weapon, fire, and another man's wife. Treating these powerful or sensitive entities with lack of seriousness can lead to severe danger and even loss of life.
603 తనదుభ్రాత లెల్ల దానంబు సేయంగ It is foolish to think that one will receive merit just because their brothers perform charity. Just as the pain of a cut leg is felt only by the person injured and not by their brother, the fruits of good deeds belong solely to the doer. One must perform their own good actions to reap the benefits.
604 తనదుమనసుచేతఁ దర్శించి జ్యోతిష One may meticulously consult astrology and calculate the future with one's intellect, wondering how much it will help. However, upon deep reflection, one realizes that all of one's fate and fortune are ultimately known to and determined by God alone, not by astrological calculations.
605 తనదుసొమ్ముఁజూడ దాన మియ్యగవచ్చు While giving one's own money is a noble and possible act for anyone, Vemana asserts that the one who fearlessly distributes others' wealth (implying redistributing hoarded wealth or facilitating charity from available resources) is the truly daring donor. This verse highlights the courage required to ensure social justice and redistribution, beyond mere personal charity.
606 తాననంగ నెవరు తనవారన నెవరు Humans constantly question who they are and who their kin are, yet in their confusion, they fail to grasp the ultimate truth. Just as a silkworm weaves a cocoon around itself and becomes trapped within its own creation, humans weave webs of attachment ('I' and 'Mine') and become imprisoned in the cycle of worldly existence.
607 తన్నెఱుఁగనివాఁడు తానె తానై యుండుఁ One who remains ignorant of his true Self exists merely as a limited individual bound by the ego. However, the one who realizes his inner Self is identical to the Supreme Reality. True liberation and divinity are attained by transcending body-consciousness.
608 తన్ను వెదకిచూడఁ దానెపో జీవుండు When one introspects, one identifies as an individual soul (Jiva); but upon inquiring into the ultimate reality (Tatva), one realizes that this self is actually the Supreme Soul (Atma). In this state of non-dual realization, the physical world of earth and sky dissolves, and even the concept of illusion (Maya) ceases to exist, leaving only the eternal Truth.
609 తన్నుఁ దానెఱుఁగఁడు తా నెవ్వరికి నేర్పు A person who lacks self-knowledge cannot teach or guide others. Such an individual is comparable to a lazy beast wandering aimlessly. Driven solely by the desire for money, he engages in wrongful actions and accumulates negative karma.
610 తన్నుఁ దెలియకున్న తగ వేదములు వెఱ్ఱి Without self-realization, the study of Vedas is futile and akin to madness. The illusion and arrogance born of wealth are also a form of madness. Vemana proclaims to the world that the six Shastras and Puranas are merely diseases if they do not lead to the truth of the Self.
611 తన్నుఁ దెలియువారు దైవజ్ఞు లెంతయు True wisdom lies in self-realization; one who knows oneself is the true knower of the Divine. Those who fail to understand the Divine become unstable in life, and those who do not comprehend the nature of Maya (illusion) ultimately meet with ruin. Self-knowledge is superior to mere external predictions.
612 తన్నుఁజూచి యొరులు దగ మెచ్చవలెనని People adorn themselves with ornaments and dress up with great delight solely so that others may admire and praise them. They live their lives swelling with pride based on external validation, yet they fail to recognize or understand their own true self (inner reality). Vemana criticizes the vanity of living for others' approval while remaining ignorant of one's own soul.
613 తన్నువలె నవియును ధరఁబుట్టినవి గావొ Just like humans, animals are also born on this earth, and their lives are fundamentally similar to ours. Therefore, what justification does a so-called wise person have to kill another being? The verse questions the morality of meat-eating and violence, emphasizing that true wisdom lies in recognizing the equality of all life.
614 తనలో సర్వంబుండఁగ The Divine Truth resides within every individual, yet ignorant people fail to realize this and search for God in the external world. Vemana compares such people, who live without self-realization, to oxen that merely carry the physical burden of their bodies. It is impossible to explain the ultimate truth to such dull-witted minds that look only outward.
615 తనలోననె సకలంబును One who realizes that the entire universe resides within oneself, understands that he is the embodiment of that universe, and transforms his consciousness by identifying the inner Self with the Supreme Reality (Taraka), attains liberation in this very world.
616 తాను గుడువలేఁడు, తగ వేది యాప్తుల A miser who neither enjoys his wealth nor shares it with friends and relatives is like a scarecrow in a field. Just as a scarecrow guards the crop without eating it or letting others eat it, the miser guards his wealth uselessly.
617 తాను తనువు యనుచు ద్వయమును బలుకుచు Those who merely discuss the philosophy of the Self and the Body (duality) while remaining deeply immersed in the ocean of worldly delusion cannot attain liberation. Vemana emphasizes that true salvation comes from overcoming attachment (Moha), not just from empty intellectual speech about spiritual concepts.
618 తాను దానె యనెడి తత్వాల లోపల The verse expounds the philosophy of non-dualism (Advaita), stating that the individual soul and the Supreme Soul are one and the same. When one realizes that they are indeed the Supreme Reality, there is no cause for agitation, fear, or anxiety. The poet questions why one suffers from worldly distress when the ultimate truth is that they are the Divine themselves.
619 తాను దినక యటుల ధర్మము సేయక If a person hoards wealth without enjoying it himself or giving to charity, merely saving it for his sons, and dies without teaching them its value, that wealth will eventually fall into the hands of strangers. Wealth accumulated without purpose or proper succession planning is often lost.
620 తాను దప్పకుండ తనమనంబు నిల్పి By holding one's mind steady without wavering and devising the right method (Yoga/Meditation) to reach the ultimate Abode, the seeker attains it. Upon reaching, the seeker merges with that Abode, realizing that he is not separate from it, but shines as that Ultimate Reality himself. This verse encapsulates the Advaita philosophy of the oneness of the individual soul and the Supreme Soul.
621 తాను నేననియెడు తత్వభేదంబును The truly greatest person is one who transcends the philosophical duality between the Self ('I') and the Supreme ('That'). By abandoning this distinction and resting in the silence of supreme wisdom (non-dual realization), one achieves the highest state of being.
622 తాను పుట్టుచోటు తాఁజూచి పలికెనా If a person merely looks at their physical place of birth or lineage and speaks of it with attachment, their intellect remains confused, wandering in the mundane world. True wisdom arises only when one contemplates the deeper philosophical truth (Tattva) and spiritual essence of one's origin, rather than focusing on the superficial or physical aspects.
623 తాను విమలుఁడైనఁ దనగుణ మంతయు Even if a teacher is personally pure and possesses all virtues, if he does not dedicate them to God (Shiva) or lacks spiritual vision, he is considered a bad teacher. Following such a guide is as futile and dangerous as riding a blind horse to circumambulate a temple—the ritual is performed, but without sight or direction, it leads nowhere.
624 తను వలచినఁదా వలచును Love is reciprocal; if you love someone, they will love you in return, but if you withhold love, you will not receive it. Mere pomp, showmanship, or deceitful tricks are useless in gaining affection. True connection relies on genuine feeling rather than external ostentation.
625 తాను సకలమైనఁ దనలోన సకలంబు This verse encapsulates the essence of non-dualism (Advaita). It states that true liberation (Mukti) is attained by the human who realizes that they are one with the universe and the universe is within them. By recognizing the inner light of the soul as the supreme reality, one achieves salvation.
626 తనుఁదాఁ దెలియుట తత్వ్తము Self-realization is the ultimate truth. No one else in this world can teach you about your own true self. If you fail to look inward and understand yourself, no external teacher can reveal that reality to you. This verse emphasizes that self-knowledge must come from within.
627 తానును సమస్తభువనము The human who realizes that he himself exists as the life-force within all beings of the entire universe, and learns to shine as that inner Universal Self, attains liberation in this very world. True liberation comes from realizing the oneness of the individual soul with the cosmic soul found in all life.
628 తనువ దెవరిసొమ్ము తనదని పోషింప Neither the body, nor wealth, nor life truly belongs to us; they are transient gifts of nature or the Divine. Yet, humans foolishly struggle to pamper the body, hoard wealth, and cling to life as if they are permanent possessions. The verse teaches detachment by questioning the true ownership of these fleeting aspects of existence.
629 తనువు లస్థిరములు ధర్మము నిత్యము Human bodies are transient and unstable, destined to perish, whereas Dharma (righteousness) is eternal. The good deeds one performs are the only imperishable wealth that accompanies the soul. Despite witnessing death and hearing the truth of impermanence, ignorant people (likened to beasts) fail to grasp this reality and continue to cling to the temporary body.
630 తనువు విడిచి తాను తరలిపోయెడివేళ When a person dies and the soul leaves the body, neither the wife, children, nor any worthy relatives will accompany him. The soul departs alone. At that ultimate moment, only the good deeds and merit earned during one's life will serve as the true companion and support.
631 తనువు శోధఁజేసి దైవమ్ము మొనఁజేసి One who purifies the body, places God at the forefront, discards the burden of past karmas, steadies the mind in truth, and renounces all worldly attachments—standing firm in this endeavor—is truly the liberated soul.
632 తనువుఁ దా ననుకొనుఁ దనకుఁదా ననఁదగి Vemana asserts that a soul deluded into thinking the physical body is the true Self cannot attain salvation. Caught in the endless cycle of birth and death and ignorant of the righteous path, such a being wallows in misery without hope for liberation unless they overcome this fundamental delusion.
633 తనువునందు నగ్ని దఱికొని కాల్పంగ Vemana criticizes the ritualistic practice of branding the body with hot irons (Tapta Mudra) as a sign of piety. He asserts that merely burning one's skin does not resolve one's karma or make a person spiritually great; true greatness comes from inner purity, not external marks.
634 తనువులోన జీవతత్వ మెఱుంగక It is foolish to search for the divine essence elsewhere when it already resides within one's own body. Ignoring the inner self to look for truth outside is as absurd as holding a dim lamp to search for something while the brilliant sun is shining overhead.
635 తనుసంరక్షణ కొఱకయి Vemana criticizes those who use the philosophy of 'mental renunciation' (giving up actions in the mind) as an excuse to avoid work, while they spend their days wandering merely to feed and protect their bodies. He implies that such hypocritical wandering for self-preservation is not the way to find the true essence of the Soul (Atma Tatva) within the body.
636 తప్పు లెన్నువారు తండోపతండము There are countless people in this world who are eager to point out the mistakes of others. However, making mistakes is a natural trait common to all human beings on earth. The irony lies in the fact that those who busily count the faults of others often fail to recognize or acknowledge their own flaws.
637 తప్పురూపు గట్టి ధరలోనఁ దిరిగెడు Man wanders this earth wearing the disguise of a mortal body, performing endless actions. However, all these deeds ultimately lead only towards death. Since the final destination is inevitable, Vemana questions why humans undergo such immense struggle and hardship merely for the sake of filling their stomachs.
638 తపముజపములెన్నొ ధాత్రిజనుల కెల్ల People perform countless external rituals, chants, and penances in search of God. However, Vemana asserts that the true method to realize the Divine (Shiva) is not through these external acts, but by restraining the wavering mind and looking inward. God is found within one's own steady heart.
639 తీపులోన తీపు తెలియంగఁ బ్రాణంబు Vemana illustrates the hierarchy of human delusions. While life itself should be the most precious (sweetest) thing, humans often value wealth (gold) more than their own survival. Furthermore, they value the enticing words of women (lust/infatuation) even more than the wealth they risked their lives to acquire. The verse critiques how misplaced priorities—valuing lust over wealth, and wealth over life—lead to ruin.
640 తొమ్మిది క్రంతపత్తికి Vemana questions the need for ornaments and caste distinctions for this transient body, which is merely an abode of nine openings. He advises not to be deluded by attachment to the body but to realize the Ultimate Truth (Brahman) with a calm and steady mind.
641 తామరపాకున నీర్వలె Just as a water drop on a lotus leaf is unstable, Vemana wanders restlessly searching for Shiva. The verse emphasizes that the divine illusion (Maya) is deceptive, and the Lord cannot be truly known or grasped through the limited and wavering human mind alone.
642 తామసించి సేయఁదగ దెట్టి కార్యంబు One should neither procrastinate nor rush through a task; both extremes lead to failure. Just as plucking a raw fruit and throwing it down will not make it ripe instantly, forcing a result before the right time yields no benefit. Success requires patience and the right timing.
643 తామసేంద్రియములఁ దనర జయించిన One who conquers the senses driven by Tamas (ignorance and lethargy) and inquires into the ultimate reality realizes that they are non-different from that Truth. By understanding this oneness, they become the Truth themselves. Such a person is a true Raja Yogi who lives in this world radiating spiritual glory.
644 తాము గడనసేయు ధనము తమదియని O Vema! Foolish people mistakenly believe that all the wealth they accumulate belongs to them. In reality, only the wealth they share with others through charity truly belongs to them in the form of spiritual merit. The remaining hoarded wealth is not theirs, as it will eventually be left behind or taken by others.
645 తాము గన్న వారు తముఁ గన్న వారును A person witnesses the death of both the parents who gave them birth and the children to whom they gave birth. These deaths serve as undeniable proof of one's own mortality. Yet, strangely, people live their lives under the illusion that their existence is eternal (lasting a Brahma Kalpa), ignoring the inevitable reality of death.
646 తాము నిలుచుచోట దైవములేదని Ignorant people, failing to realize that God resides within them (or right where they are), wander aimlessly to various pilgrimage sites in search of the divine. In this process, they sacrifice their comfort, waste their hard-earned money, and eventually return home exhausted and ruined. Vemana emphasizes that seeking God externally while ignoring the divinity within is a futile endeavor.
647 తాము బలిమిఁబెట్ట తమకు తామే కల్గు This verse emphasizes the karmic nature of charity and hospitality. It states that if you feed others generously and insistently, you will never lack food yourself; if you give to others before they even ask, your own needs will be met without you having to beg. However, for the miser who refuses to offer hospitality or food to others, there is no salvation or support to be found anywhere in the universe.
648 తారకంబుఁ జూచుదారి వేఱుగఁగల్గు The path to attaining 'Tarakam' (salvation or the inner yogic light) is unique and requires a specific approach. Only through a steady, balanced, and unwavering focus can one perceive this light; if one attempts to see it with a confused or distracted mind, the spiritual illumination vanishes.
649 తిరిగి తిరిగి నరుఁడు మరులుకొనుటేగాక Humans endlessly wander through the cycle of life driven by delusion and attachment, gaining nothing of lasting value from such pursuits. True divinity is attained not by wandering, but by the one who can firmly steady their inner self and control their mind; such a person is verily the Supreme Brahman.
650 త్రాడు మెడనువేసి తనదు శూద్రత్వంబు It is foolish to believe that merely wearing a sacred thread around one's neck removes one's base nature or grants high status. External symbols do not cleanse the inner self. A physical thread cannot bring purity or nobility to the mind; true worth lies in one's character, not in rituals or attire.
651 త్రాడుపామతంచుఁ దాఁజూచి భయపడి Just as one mistakes a rope for a snake in the dark and feels fear, but finds peace upon realizing the truth, humans suffer from the fear of worldly existence due to ignorance. When this delusion is removed through knowledge, the Ultimate Reality (Brahman) is realized.
652 తీర్ప నార్ప లేని తీర్పరితన మేల? Vemana questions the utility of authority that cannot resolve conflicts, skills that cannot solve problems, and status that lacks generosity. The verse emphasizes that ability and wealth are meaningless without practical application and charitable action.
653 తిరిపెగాఁ డయినను దిరిపెమెత్తిన యట్టి If a beggar collects alms and then tries to give charity from that very collection, it holds no merit. Such charity simply 'sinks' back into the nature of begging, effectively canceling itself out. True charity requires giving from one's own honest earnings, not from what has been begged from others.
654 తిరిపెగాని మిగుల దీపించఁ గనరాదు Just as a beggar cannot be seen to shine with true glory regardless of alms, and one cannot hunt using a mad dog, one should not pay attention to the words of a fool. The verse emphasizes the futility of relying on unworthy people or instruments for important tasks.
655 త్రాసును పడియును లంజయు A weighing scale and a courtesan share the same nature. Just as a scale tilts immediately towards the side with even a fraction more weight, a courtesan favors whoever offers a little more money. Their loyalty is not fixed but sways instantly towards material gain.
656 తరుణి సొగసుఁగన్న తనయుని గన్నను The human mind is of a sinful and fickle nature. When it beholds the beauty of a woman, or even when it sees a son (representing deep attachment), it wanders uncontrollably, surpassing even the delusions of Cupid. Vemana asserts that this wicked mind is incredibly difficult to restrain, as it is prone to wavering in any circumstance.
657 తిరుమలకును బోవఁ దుఱక దాసరి గాఁడు Merely visiting sacred places does not alter one's inherent nature or character. Just as a dog cannot become a lion by visiting the Godavari, or a person of different faith become a devotee by visiting Tirumala, external pilgrimages cannot purify a person if their internal nature remains unchanged. True transformation requires inner change, not just a change of location.
658 తరువఁ దరువఁ బుట్టు దరువున ననలంబు Just as fire is latent in wood and emerges through friction, and ghee is hidden in curd and separates through churning, the Ultimate Truth (God) resides within the human body. It is only through persistent contemplation and meditation that one can realize this inner divinity.
659 తరువున నెడియింటఁ దనశత్రుమిత్రులఁ Whether one is in the solitude of a forest (under a tree) or in the comfort of a home, one must possess the discernment to distinguish between enemies and friends. Intelligence without this discrimination is useless. For the one who knows this difference (especially between internal vices and virtues), life becomes as blissful as divine nectar.
660 తలఁచిన దత్వంబగునా Ultimate Truth is not found in active contemplation nor in forced silence. True realization lies in transcending the duality of 'thinking' and 'not thinking' to simply exist in one's natural state of being (Sahaja Sthiti).
661 తలఁచినను శూన్యతత్వము The Ultimate Reality is the Void (Sunya). Thinking about it or not, it remains the Void. While thinking merely fulfills worldly thoughts and intentions, the state of 'not thinking'—complete mental silence or Amanaska—is the realization of the Ultimate Truth itself.
662 తలఁపుచేతఁగల్గు తారక బ్రహ్మంబు The Taraka Brahma (Absolute Reality) is accessible through focused thought and contemplation. When one deeply investigates the nature of this thought, it transforms into the Ultimate Truth itself. Realizing that the core consciousness within the thought is one's own Self leads to liberation.
663 తలను పాగ పైని తగుపచ్చడము బొజ్జ Needy people are often deceived by external signs of wealth like turbans, shawls, and jewelry, approaching such men in hopes of generosity. However, Vemana warns that one must realize that without inner virtue, a person is merely a beast in human clothing, regardless of their pompous attire.
664 తలను వ్రేలవేసి తాలిమి నిలుచుక Merely hanging one's head, closing and opening eyes in feigned meditation, and observing silence like a mute does not constitute true wisdom. Such external displays of asceticism are not knowledge; they only result in physical hardship and pain. True spirituality lies beyond mere physical posturing.
665 తలపులోని తలఁపు దలఁపోసి తెలియకా By deeply pondering the core consciousness that lies behind all thoughts and properly abandoning all distracting mental formations, one attains a state of pure awareness. In this state, one realizes that the 'thought within the thought'—the witness consciousness—is the Ultimate Truth (Tattva) and the Self (Atma).
666 తల్లి కెదురుకొనుట తండ్రి కెదురుకొనుట Opposing or talking back to one's mother, father, and elder brother are considered three great sins. One must realize the gravity of these actions and conduct oneself with respect and obedience towards these elders.
667 తల్లి గర్భమందుఁ దాఁబుట్టి నప్పుడు We are born naked and we die naked, taking nothing with us. It is therefore ridiculous to obsess over clothes, status, and pomp during the brief interval of life in between. Vemana highlights the futility of material attachment and ego, as our true state is one of emptiness.
668 తల్లి గౌరి తనకు దండ్రియే శంభుండు For a true devotee or realized soul, worldly relationships cease to matter. Goddess Parvati becomes the mother, Lord Shiva the father, the divine attendants (Pramathas) the relatives, and the holy Kailash the only home. This verse encapsulates the spirit of total surrender and detachment, where the devotee identifies entirely with the divine family rather than biological bonds.
669 తల్లిగర్భమందు తాను వెడలువేళ When a person is born, they do not arrive with any religious symbols like the Lingam around their neck. Vemana argues that it is ridiculous to attach such importance to external symbols adopted later in life when they were not given by nature at birth. True spirituality lies beyond these artificial, external additions.
670 తల్లిదండ్రి చావఁ దనయుఁడు తానేడ్చు When parents or a spouse die, their relatives weep, appearing to show deep love. However, Vemana asserts that this attachment (moham) is not baseless or purely selfless; it arises solely from necessity, utility, or a karmic bond (karyavasamu). Without an underlying purpose or connection, such attachment would not exist.
671 తల్లిదండ్రిమీద దయలేని పుత్రుండు A son who lacks love and compassion for his parents leads a useless life. His birth and death are as insignificant as that of termites in an anthill, which are born and die in millions without serving any purpose. True worth lies in caring for those who gave us life.
672 తల్లిదండ్రులందు దారిద్య్రయుతులందు Vemana states that those who show reverence, fear, and devotion towards their parents, the poor, the destitute (even those who lack trust), and rulers will attain success and happiness in this very world. Treating these diverse groups with appropriate respect is the key to worldly prosperity.
673 తల్లిదండ్రులనెడి తత్వంబు నెఱుఁగరు People are born through biological union and mistakenly believe their physical progenitors are their only parents, failing to grasp the deeper spiritual truth. Vemana asserts that in reality, the sustaining force of the universe (Vishnu) acts as the Mother, and the transformative consciousness (Rudra/Shiva) acts as the Father of all beings.
674 తల్లిదండ్రులెన్నఁ దనతొలి గురులు Parents are the first true teachers for anyone, and the Divine Couple (Parvati and Shiva) are the supreme spiritual guides. However, it is a betrayal of the sacred concept of 'Guru' to accord that title to those who merely trade knowledge for wages or money.
675 తఱచు చదువు చదువఁ దర్కవాదమె కాని Accumulating vast amounts of bookish knowledge often leads only to empty argumentation and logic, without granting true spiritual wisdom. Just as a worm born inside a tender fruit remains trapped and perishes within it, a person lost in dry scholarship wastes their life without realizing the ultimate truth.
676 తఱచుచీఁకటి విడి తఱితోడఁ దనుమఱచి It is extremely rare to find a noble soul who has dispelled the dense darkness of ignorance, transcended body consciousness at the right moment of meditation, and fixed their mind firmly on the Supreme. True Yogis who possess such spiritual dignity and focus are scarce in this world.
677 తెలివియైనలేక తిరమును తెలియక Lacking true wisdom and failing to recognize the eternal truth, the human soul wanders restlessly in this world without stability. The ignorant person fails to pause and question, 'Why am I wandering aimlessly?' and thus remains trapped in the cycle of ignorance without realizing the purpose of existence.
678 తోలుకడుపులోన దొడ్డవాఁ డుండఁగ Vemana criticizes the practice of offering lavish amounts of food to stone idols in temples while neglecting the living divinity (the soul or hunger) present within the human body. He argues that if stone idols were truly God, they would consume the food offered to them; since they do not, one should realize that serving living beings is the true worship.
679 తెలుపు మాపుచేసి దిట్టతనంబునఁ Just as the alchemical process of calcining silver ('whiteness') into ash is considered the highest skill, the spiritual equivalent is the destruction of the ego or mind. There is no 'Philosopher's Stone' (miraculous transmutation) greater than the firm practice of dissolving one's own ego and ignorance to attain clarity and liberation.
680 తవిటి కరయఁ బోఁవ దండులంబుల గంప Just as a dog seizes a basket of valuable rice while the owner is away searching for cheap bran, the wealth hoarded by a miserly merchant (who focuses on trivial gains) will eventually fall into the hands of the wicked. The verse warns against being penny-wise and pound-foolish.
681 తివిరి లేమియుంట తిరిపెకాఁ డెఱుగునె Just as a beggar, despite living in poverty, understands only the struggle of begging and not the spiritual value of non-possession, a young woman (or courtesan) may interact with a man but fails to grasp the deep righteousness and sanctity of a husband. Mere experience of a situation does not equate to understanding its deeper truth or dharma.
682 తావసించుచోటఁ దగనల్గు డాయెనా If one faces trouble, humiliation, or discomfort in their current place of residence, they should immediately move to a place that offers peace and happiness. Just as cranes do not remain in a dried-up pond but fly to where water is available, a wise person should not cling to a place that no longer sustains their well-being.
683 తావులేనిచోట తాను తానె యుండు In the state beyond material space or duality, the Self exists in its pure form. Where there is attachment to the material world ('place'), the Divine Presence is obscured. True wisdom lies in realizing the philosophy where the world itself is seen as a manifestation of the Self (Non-duality).
684 తుంటవింటివాని తూపుల ఫూతకు Just as it is impossible to endure the strike of Cupid's arrows or struggle amidst the scorching fire of the sky, it is equally impossible for a man to live happily by abandoning his wife. The verse emphasizes the essential role of a wife in providing comfort and stability, suggesting that life without her companionship is unbearable torture.
685 తుమ్మచెట్ల ముండ్లు తోడనెపుట్టును Just as thorns are inherent to the Acacia tree and emerge directly from the seed, a fool's stubborn nature is innate and born with them. It implies that foolishness is often a deep-seated trait that cannot be easily altered, as it is part of their fundamental makeup.
686 ఆలిరంకు తెలుప నఖిల యజ్ఞంబులు Vemana cynically critiques Vedic rituals, suggesting that sacrifices (Yagnas) and death rites (Sraddhas) originated merely to address or expiate the infidelities of wives and mothers respectively (alluding to mythological figures like Ahalya and Renuka). Consequently, he dismisses the entire section of ritualism (Karma Kanda) as a fabricated and erroneous path, urging seekers to look beyond empty traditions.
687 ఆలివంకవార లాత్మబంథువులైరి Vemana observes a bitter social truth where, after marriage, a man often prioritizes his wife's relatives, treating them as his 'soul' kin. Meanwhile, his mother's relatives are disregarded as unsuitable, and his father's relatives (paternal cousins) are viewed as numerous enemies due to inheritance rivalries. The verse highlights the shifting loyalties in families where in-laws replace blood ties in affection.
688 తనకేనాడు సుభిక్షము A person who constantly worries, 'When will I have plenty? When will I have fortune?', and obsesses over their status, suffers and rots internally. The verse illustrates how endless anxiety about future prosperity destroys one's present peace of mind.
689 తన విరక్తి యనెడి దాసి చేతను జిక్కి How can a man attain salvation if he is trapped by the maidservant called 'his attachment' (or false detachment), struggling and unable to escape her grasp? One who is enslaved by their own passions or the ego of renunciation cannot find true liberation.
690 తనదు మనసుచేత దర్కించి జ్యోతిష A person uses their intellect to analyze astrology, calculating how much it might help them. However, does God not already know one's entire destiny? The verse suggests that divine will supersedes human calculations and astrological predictions.
691 తనగుణము తనకు నుండగ A person who ignores their own faults while constantly searching for and intentionally blaming others for theirs is worthless. True wisdom lies in self-reflection rather than judging others without correcting oneself.
692 తను వలచిన దావలచును తను One should love only those who love them in return. If someone does not reciprocate your love, you should not pursue them. External pomp, show-off, or manipulative tricks are useless in winning true affection.
693 తపమువేల? యరయ ధాత్రిజనులకెల్ల Why perform severe penance? If one truly inquires, there is a simpler method accessible to everyone to realize God. By keeping the mind steady and unwavering, one can perceive the Divine right here in this world (or within oneself).
694 తలపులోన గలుగు దా దైవమే ప్రొద్దు Divinity is not external but exists within one's own thoughts. When one deeply observes and meditates upon this, that very thought reveals itself as the ultimate Truth. Therefore, the one who masters the art of mental stillness and silence is the true, supreme Yogi.
695 తల్లిదండ్రులెన్నదగు తొలి గురువులు Parents are the first teachers one encounters in life, and the divine couple Parvati and Shiva are the supreme universal teachers. However, it is a grave error to accord the sacred status of a 'Guru' to mere wage-earners or those who commercialize knowledge, as true mentorship is beyond monetary transaction.
696 తల్లిబిడ్డలకును తగవు పుట్టించెడి People accumulate wealth believing it brings happiness, but this very wealth creates rifts even between a mother and her children. Ultimately, instead of joy, money becomes a source of great sorrow everywhere.
697 తామసించి చేయదగ దెట్టి కార్యంబు One should not procrastinate or delay work excessively, nor should one rush through it in haste, as haste can spoil the outcome just like poison. Just as forcing a raw fruit by throwing it down will not make it ripe, every task requires patience and the right timing to yield good results.
698 తామును జనులేమను కొన A person who anticipates public opinion and consciously walks in a path that attracts no blame or criticism is truly considered a righteous soul. The verse emphasizes that true righteousness involves living a life of such integrity that it leaves no room for social reproach.
699 తిరిగి వచ్చువేళ మరలిపోయెడి వేళ When one is born or when one dies, the wealth they have accumulated does not accompany them. It is unknown where the soul goes after death or where the accumulated wealth eventually ends up. Thus, attachment to material wealth is futile as it cannot be taken along the final journey.
700 తండ్రిమాటలువిని తల్లిని తెగటార్చి What did Parasurama gain by beheading his mother solely to obey his father's command? He ultimately found himself without a home or refuge, forced to retreat to the Mahendra mountain in isolation. The verse illustrates that blind obedience to authority, when it contradicts fundamental ethics like compassion and non-violence, leads only to suffering and loss of peace.