లోభికి రెంట నష్టి.

lobhiki renta nashti.

Translation

A miser loses both ways.

Meaning

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.

Notes

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

Related Phrases

A miser suffers loss in four ways

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.

For a talkative person, words are lost; for a greedy person, the bundle is lost.

This proverb highlights how different types of people face losses according to their nature. A talkative or argumentative person loses their credibility or energy through unnecessary talk (meaning their words have no value), while a miser or greedy person eventually loses their entire wealth (bundle) because they are too stingy to spend it wisely or protect it.

Two ends for a bowstring, two children for a mother.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of balance and security. Just as a bowstring is secured at two ends to function properly, a mother is often considered 'complete' or secure when she has at least two children, ensuring that the lineage continues or that the children have companionship and mutual support.

A miser spends more.

This proverb implies that when someone is overly stingy or greedy, they often end up incurring much larger expenses in the long run. By trying to save money on essentials or opting for cheap, low-quality solutions, they eventually face costly repairs, replacements, or consequences that far exceed the original savings.

By decaying and decaying the fruit is destroyed, by burning and burning the wood is destroyed.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where excessive delay or over-processing leads to a complete loss. Just as a fruit becomes useless if left to over-ripen (rot) and wood becomes useless if left to burn completely to ash, being indecisive or overthinking a situation until it is too late results in wasted resources and missed opportunities.

That profit and this loss are equal.

This proverb is used when the pleasure or satisfaction derived from an action is completely offset or negated by the resulting loss or trouble. It describes a break-even situation where the gain was not worth the cost, or where the damage done balances out the enjoyment felt.

Stoutness of body, consumption of food. The only advantage of obesity is expensive living.

This proverb is used to describe someone who looks physically strong, healthy, or imposing but is actually incompetent, lazy, or useless when it comes to performing work. It implies that despite their grand appearance (like a large idol), they are a 'waste of food' (the offering) because they don't contribute anything productive.

A miser suffers loss on all sides. False economy. A stingy man is always poor. (French.)

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.

A fingernail-sized delay causes a mountain-sized loss.

This proverb emphasizes the critical importance of punctuality and timely action. It suggests that even a tiny or negligible delay can lead to catastrophic or massive consequences. It is used to advise someone to be prompt and not to underestimate the risks of procrastination.

If it rains during Ashwini (Karti), it results in total loss.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb referring to the 'Ashwini Karti' period (usually mid-April). It suggests that rainfall during this specific time is detrimental to crops that are ready for harvest or in specific growth stages, leading to significant financial loss for farmers.