Bedeutung
Too much greed leads to ruin
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Kerala, this proverb is often taught through the story of the 'Golden Goose' (Ponmuta idunna tharavu). It is a staple of moral education in schools. The concept of 'Lobha' (greed) is one of the six enemies (Arishadvargas) in Hindu philosophy. This proverb is seen as a practical application of that spiritual warning. In the context of Kerala's high-profile financial scams (like the 'Solar Scam' or various 'Blade' money lending issues), the media frequently uses this proverb to describe the victims' and perpetrators' motivations. The proverb reflects a traditional village mindset where resources were shared. Hoarding or greed was seen as a direct threat to the community's survival.
Use it as a punchline
This phrase is most effective when used at the end of a story or an explanation of a failure.
Don't over-use
If you use it for every small desire, you will sound like a killjoy. Save it for genuine greed.
Bedeutung
Too much greed leads to ruin
Use it as a punchline
This phrase is most effective when used at the end of a story or an explanation of a failure.
Don't over-use
If you use it for every small desire, you will sound like a killjoy. Save it for genuine greed.
The 'Golden Goose' connection
If you mention 'Ponmuta idunna tharavu' (the goose that lays golden eggs) along with this phrase, people will be very impressed with your cultural knowledge.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
അത്യാഗ്രഹം _______.
The standard proverb is 'അത്യാഗ്രഹം ആപത്ത്' (Greed is danger).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'അത്യാഗ്രഹം ആപത്ത്'?
A person wins a small lottery and...
This shows how wanting more (greed) leads to losing what was already gained (danger/loss).
Match the Malayalam words to their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the key vocabulary words related to the proverb.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
രാഹുൽ: 'എനിക്ക് ആ വലിയ കേക്ക് മുഴുവൻ വേണം!' അമ്മ: 'വേണ്ട രാഹുൽ, _______.'
The mother is warning the child against greed.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenഅത്യാഗ്രഹം _______.
The standard proverb is 'അത്യാഗ്രഹം ആപത്ത്' (Greed is danger).
A person wins a small lottery and...
This shows how wanting more (greed) leads to losing what was already gained (danger/loss).
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the key vocabulary words related to the proverb.
രാഹുൽ: 'എനിക്ക് ആ വലിയ കേക്ക് മുഴുവൻ വേണം!' അമ്മ: 'വേണ്ട രാഹുൽ, _______.'
The mother is warning the child against greed.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, in Malayalam, the prefix 'Athy-' implies an excess that is inherently negative. For positive ambition, use 'Valiya lakshyam' (big goal) or 'Agraham' (desire).
Yes, it is quite common in business to warn against high-risk strategies that are driven by greed rather than logic.
'Lobham' is more about stinginess and not wanting to spend money. 'Athyāgraham' is about wanting more and more of what you don't have.
You can say 'അത്യാഗ്രഹം കാണിക്കരുത്' (Athyāgraham kānikkaruthu).
Verwandte Redewendungen
അമിതമായാൽ അമൃതും വിഷം
similarEven nectar, if in excess, is poison.
പേരാശ വലിയ ദോഷം
synonymGreat desire is a great evil.
തൃപ്തിയാണ് ഏറ്റവും വലിയ ധനം
contrastContentment is the greatest wealth.
ലോഭം വിനാശകാരണം
similarMiserliness/Greed is the cause of destruction.
