కావడి ఎన్ని వంకలు పోతేనేమి ఇల్లు చేరితే సరి.

kavadi enni vankalu potenemi illu cherite sari.

Translation

What if the Kâvaḍi bends ever so much! If it reaches the house, it is enough. All's well that ends well.

Meaning

This proverb emphasizes that the end result or the goal is more important than the difficulties or circuitous routes taken to get there. It is used to suggest that as long as a task is successfully completed, the minor setbacks or the specific process followed along the way do not matter.

Notes

* Asino che ha fame mangia d'ogni strame.

Related Phrases

What does it matter where it is tied, as long as it gives birth within our herd?

This expression suggests that the specific process or location of a task doesn't matter as much as the final result or benefit reaching the right person. It is often used to imply that as long as the ultimate profit or outcome belongs to us, the minor details or methods used to get there are irrelevant.

What does it matter if the bank is washed away by the stream, or if the grass is burnt?

This expression is used to describe a situation of total indifference or apathy, especially when one has nothing left to lose or when the outcome of a situation is equally bad regardless of the cause. It conveys the feeling that since everything is already ruined or unimportant, the specific manner of destruction does not matter.

If the master's ox be lost what is it [to the servant?]. If the watchman's eye be lost what is it [to the master?]. ఐ.

This proverb describes a situation of extreme indifference or lack of accountability. It refers to a person who doesn't care about the consequences of their actions or the losses incurred by others, implying that as long as they aren't personally affected or if they are simply reckless, they remain unconcerned about significant damages.

Can your house be burnt down with hot water?

This proverb is used to imply that small or insignificant actions cannot cause major damage, or that mild threats/anger cannot destroy strong foundations. It suggests that just because water is hot, it doesn't possess the destructive power of fire.

Applied to lenient or ineffective measures.

To him who has fallen into a river how many thoughts [ do not arise ? ] Said of one in utter despair.

This proverb refers to a person in a desperate or critical situation who starts thinking of numerous solutions or regrets all at once. It is used to describe how someone's mind races with many possibilities or worries only when they are already in deep trouble, rather than planning beforehand.

How long will you have the cow's milk, and how long will you have your fortune? How long will your buffaloe's milk last, and how long will your riches endure?

This proverb highlights the transient nature of wealth and resources. Just as a cow or buffalo gives milk only for a certain period and then goes dry, material riches and good fortune are also temporary and subject to change. It serves as a reminder to be humble and prepared for the cycles of life.

Said to a man proud of his good fortune. Riches have wings.

What does it matter if a husband who provides neither worldly comfort nor spiritual salvation stays or goes?

This proverb is used to describe a person who is completely useless or provides no value in any aspect of life (neither material nor spiritual). It is typically applied to situations where someone is more of a burden than a help, suggesting that their presence or absence makes no positive difference.

When asked, "Why are you digging [for treasure] in the house where you have eaten?" he replied, "What do I know of a house where I have not eaten?"

This proverb describes a person who is extremely ungrateful and lacks loyalty. It refers to someone who harms their benefactors or those who helped them, justifying their betrayal with absurd logic. It is used to criticize those who bite the hand that feeds them.

Do good to a knave and pray God he requite thee not. ( Danish. )*

What if the rat is carried down the river ? What if the tiger is caught in the trap? Who cares?

This expression is used to describe a situation where one is completely indifferent to the outcome of an event because neither result affects them, or when comparing two inconsequential or inevitable losses. It highlights a sense of apathy toward things that are beyond one's concern or control.

What does it matter where the mouse goes, as long as the tiger is caught in the trap?

This proverb is used when the main objective is achieved, rendering minor losses or trivial details irrelevant. It emphasizes focusing on the significant outcome rather than worrying about small, inconsequential matters.