కడజాతి కానీ, కాసుల కలవాడె రాజు.

kadajati kani, kasula kalavade raju.

Translation

Even if he is of the lowest caste, the one who possesses money is the king.

Meaning

This proverb highlights the power of wealth in society. It suggests that economic status often overrides social hierarchy or caste, meaning that a wealthy person is respected and treated as a leader regardless of their social background or origin.

Related Phrases

Whether of a low breed or the son of a maidservant, he who possesses wealth is the king.

This proverb highlights the power of money in society. It suggests that social status, caste, or lineage are often overlooked if a person is wealthy, as wealth brings authority and respect regardless of one's background. It is used to describe the influence of financial power.

Like the fence itself grazing the crop

This expression is used to describe a situation where a protector or guardian ends up being the one who causes harm or exploits those they were meant to protect. It is typically applied to corrupt officials, untrustworthy guardians, or leaders who betray the trust placed in them.

He that ate prospered, and he that prospered became a Ma- hârâja.

This proverb emphasizes that health is the greatest wealth. It means that a person who can eat well (is healthy and has sufficient resources) is the one who can endure or live long, and such a healthy person is as happy and powerful as a king. It is often used to highlight the importance of nutrition and physical well-being over material riches.

The rent for a three-paise item is seventy-five paise.

This proverb describes a situation where the maintenance, overhead, or incidental costs of an object or task far exceed its actual value. It is used to criticize inefficiency or poor financial judgment.

Like the crew of a wrecked ship. In a miserable plight. Said of something sudden and alarming.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where subordinates or employees are not worried about the loss or failure of a project or business because they don't have a personal stake or investment in it. They believe they can simply find work elsewhere, while only the owner suffers the loss. It highlights a lack of responsibility or ownership among workers.

We are emperors, but the stove does not light up

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has high status, titles, or pride, but lacks the basic resources or means to survive. It highlights the irony of being 'rich' in name but poor in reality, or having a prestigious position without the actual benefits or functionality of it.

A man with money is a king though he be the son of a slave girl.

This proverb highlights the power and social influence of wealth. It suggests that in the eyes of society, financial status often outweighs one's lineage or humble origins. It is used to describe how money can grant authority and respect to anyone, regardless of their background.

Will a man who did not have a single coin for the wedding ceremony protect you forever?

This proverb highlights skepticism towards someone's long-term commitment or reliability when they failed to show effort or capability during the initial, crucial stages of a relationship or project. It is used to suggest that if someone cannot handle small or foundational responsibilities, they cannot be trusted with life-long or larger ones.

One who possesses wealth is the king.

This expression highlights that in the material world, wealth often dictates power, social status, and authority. It is used to describe situations where influence follows financial means or to remark on the respect accorded to the wealthy.

In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person with limited or mediocre abilities is considered superior or exceptional because everyone else in that environment is completely unskilled or lacks knowledge. It highlights how competence is relative to the group one is in.