జరుగుబాటుంటే, జ్వరమంత సుఖం లేదు.

jarugubatunte, jvaramanta sukham ledu.

Translation

If one has the means to sustain, there is no pleasure like a fever.

Meaning

This proverb suggests that if a person is wealthy enough or has someone to take care of them without worrying about work or daily expenses, even being ill (fever) can feel like a luxury as it allows for rest and attention from others. It is used to remark on people who can afford to be idle or take a break from responsibilities.

Related Phrases

If the vital parts escape, there is no comfort like that which follows a wound. An invalid receives every attention from his friends.

This proverb highlights a sense of relief when a major danger or a fatal blow is narrowly avoided, resulting only in a minor injury. It is used to express that a small loss or superficial damage is a blessing when compared to a potential life-threatening or catastrophic failure.

The ritual was ruined, and no pleasure was gained.

This proverb is used when someone compromises their principles or makes a sacrifice to achieve a certain benefit, but ends up losing both their integrity and the expected reward. It describes a situation of total loss where a 'sin' was committed for a gain that never materialized.

There is no fortune greater than being alive.

This expression emphasizes that life itself is the greatest wealth one can possess. It is used to provide perspective during financial loss or hardship, suggesting that as long as one is alive and healthy, they have the opportunity to rebuild and succeed.

If one has the means for livelihood, there is no comfort like having a fever.

This proverb highlights that for a person who is financially well-off or has enough resources to take a break, being sick (like having a fever) provides a legitimate excuse to rest and be pampered without worrying about work. It is used to describe a situation where someone can afford the luxury of leisure during minor ailments.

If the vital point is missed, there is no pleasure like a mere wound.

This proverb suggests that if a major danger or a fatal blow is avoided, even a minor injury or loss feels like a relief or a blessing in comparison. It is used when someone escapes a life-threatening situation with only minor consequences.

There is no place without an end, and no beginning without an origin.

This philosophical expression emphasizes the cyclical and interconnected nature of existence. It suggests that everything that exists occupies space and must eventually conclude, and every start has a preceding cause or source. It is used to describe the continuity of life, the laws of nature, or the inevitability of consequences based on origins.

There is no sorrow like losing a calf, and no happiness like the yield of milk.

This proverb is used to describe the highs and lows of a livelihood or profession. Just as a farmer feels deep grief when a calf dies (a loss of future potential) but feels immense satisfaction when the cow gives milk (immediate reward), it signifies that every gain comes with its own set of risks and emotional burdens.

No happiness in the face, no strength in the knees

This expression describes a state of total exhaustion, aging, or complete lack of vitality. It is used when a person is both mentally dejected (no glow/happiness on the face) and physically weak (knees failing), indicating they are no longer fit for strenuous work or are feeling the heavy toll of hardship.

Low income, high showiness (or irritability).

This proverb is used to describe a person who has very limited financial means or resources but behaves with excessive pride, a quick temper, or an arrogant attitude. It highlights the irony of someone having little to sustain themselves while maintaining a high-handed or easily offended demeanor.

Even the celestial nymph Rambha finds no pleasure in the mere squeezing of breasts.

This expression is used to signify that doing things roughly, superficially, or focusing only on physical force without emotional depth or proper context leads to no real satisfaction or result. It emphasizes that quality, subtlety, and genuine engagement are more important than mere physical effort or mechanical action.