లోభికి ఖర్చెక్కువ

This expression refers to the Cold War era geopolitical narratives. It suggests a perspective (often from socialist or non-aligned circles) that Soviet military spending was for maintaining peace through deterrence, whereas American spending was for aggressive expansion or warfare. It is used to describe biased justifications for military budgets or double standards in political rhetoric.

This expression is used to highlight the contrast between generosity and greed. It suggests that those who give (like the sun giving light/life) deserve the highest rewards, while those who are selfish and hoard their wealth suffer the consequences of their nature.

This proverb highlights how inefficiency and stinginess often backfire. A lazy person's procrastination leads to a backlog of tasks, making the eventual workload much heavier. Similarly, a miser, by trying to save small amounts through poor quality choices, often ends up paying more for repairs or replacements in the long run.

This proverb describes how a person who is too greedy or miserly often ends up losing everything. It is used when someone's attempt to save a small amount of money or resources leads to a greater loss in two or more ways, or when they lose both the original investment and the expected gain.

* वरमेको गुणी पुत्रो न च मूर्खशतैरपि। एकश्चन्द्रस्तमो हन्ति न च तारागणैरपि॥

This proverb describes inherent limitations of certain characters. A miser, by nature, cannot think of being charitable or righteous because of their obsession with hoarding. Similarly, a person who lacks common sense or works mindlessly (vetty) cannot be expected to possess wisdom or discernment. It is used to suggest that one shouldn't expect noble qualities from people whose nature is fundamentally opposed to them.

This proverb explains that a miser, in an attempt to save small amounts of money, often ends up facing much larger losses or multiple disadvantages. It is used to highlight how extreme stinginess can backfire, leading to poor quality of life, loss of reputation, and eventual financial or material waste.

This proverb contrasts two types of people: the 'labdhudu' (one who gains/wants more) who is always busy chasing more work, and the 'lubdhudu' (miser/stingy person) who feels every small necessary expense is an overwhelming burden. It is used to mock those who are never satisfied or those who are excessively worried about spending money.

Labdhudu is applied to a prisoner taken in war and made a slave.—The false economy of misers costs them much in the end.

This proverb is used to criticize people who talk excessively to cover up their lack of substance or resources. Just as a feast of many curries at a funeral ceremony is seen as wasteful or inappropriate, unnecessary talk from a person who cannot provide results is viewed as a sign of incompetence or pretense.

This proverb highlights that a greedy or stingy person often ends up losing more than they save. Due to their excessive desire to save money, they might compromise on quality, health, or relationships, eventually leading to bigger financial or personal losses from multiple directions.

This proverb is used to indicate that when something is sold at an unusually low price, it is often of poor quality or has many defects. It is a cautionary saying used to remind people that 'you get what you pay for' and that cheap goods often come with hidden costs or flaws.