Chimata Vachan (or Cheemata Vachana) are moral stories written in the Telugu language. They are attributed to Vemana, a Telugu poet from the 17th century.

Chimata means small ant, and Vachan means words or sayings. Therefore, Chimata Vachanalu translates to "words of an ant". Vemana used simple language and metaphors to convey profound philosophical and moral truths.

Key features of Chimata Vachanalu:

• Simple Language: They are easily understandable even by those with limited education.
• Moral Lessons: They impart wisdom about life, ethics, and society.
• Metaphorical: They often use metaphors and analogies to illustrate complex ideas.
• Critical of Social Evils: They frequently criticize societal norms, caste discrimination, and religious hypocrisy.

Vemana's poems are popular in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. They are often quoted to teach lessons about morality, ethics, and social justice.

Example:

Original Telugu: "పుట్టలోన చెదలు పుట్టుచుండు, పుట్టమీద పాము పొంచియుండు, ఎప్పుడు ఏమౌనో తెలియదురా, విశ్వదాభిరామ వినుర వేమా!"

Translation: "Termites are born in the anthill, A snake lurks on the anthill, You never know what will happen when, Listen, Vemana, beloved of the universe!"