వడ్ల రాశి వరదబోయినా వానతో శేగి లేదు.

vadla rashi varadaboyina vanato shegi ledu.

Translation

Though the heap of rice be carried away by the flood, there will be no damage from the rain. Though one suffer many will be benefited.

Meaning

This proverb describes a situation of extreme persistence or stubbornness where damage has already been done, yet the cause of the damage continues unabated. It is used to refer to people who do not stop their troubling actions even after causing significant loss, or when unfortunate events keep occurring despite everything being lost.

Related Phrases

Even if the heap of paddy is washed away by the flood, there is no shortage of rain.

This proverb is used to describe an ironic or paradoxical situation where someone loses their accumulated wealth or resources to a natural disaster, yet the very source or cause of that disaster (like rain) remains abundantly available. It implies that while the end product is lost, the root cause persists.

Without [ the hope of ] gain, a Śetti will not venture into the flood.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely calculative and opportunistic. It suggests that a shrewd individual (often metaphorically a merchant) will not take a risk or perform an action unless there is a clear personal gain or benefit involved.

The Śetti (merchants) are very greedy and very cowardly.

There is no disciple like Siddappa, no teacher like Brahmamgari, and no yogi like Vemana.

This expression is used to highlight the absolute pinnacle or ideal standard of a specific role. It honors the legendary bond between Guru (Potuluru Veerabrahmendra Swamy) and Shishya (Siddappa), as well as the profound philosophical contributions of Yogi Vemana. It is often cited to emphasize excellence, loyalty, and spiritual mastery.

The basket must bake in the sun with the paddy.

This expression is used when an innocent person or an unnecessary object has to suffer or undergo a process simply because they are associated with something else. Just as the basket gets dried in the sun while drying the rice grains it holds, a bystander might get caught up in someone else's trouble.

Sharing the sufferings of others.

There is no loss by rain, or poverty with a husband.

This proverb highlights that rain, even if it causes temporary inconvenience, ultimately brings prosperity and growth, making it never truly harmful. Similarly, in a traditional context, it suggests that as long as a woman has her husband's support and presence, she is not truly poor, emphasizing emotional and social security over material wealth.

Like searching for a rope after falling into a well.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone acts too late or starts searching for a solution only after the disaster has already occurred. It highlights a lack of foresight and the futility of being unprepared.

Like the deity you were going to pray to appearing right in front of you.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone you were planning to visit for help or a favor unexpectedly meets you or becomes available easily. It signifies a stroke of luck or a coincidence where your goal is achieved with much less effort than anticipated.

Like the holy water/shrine appearing right in front when one was just about to set out for it.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where something you were planning to seek out or work hard for comes to you effortlessly or happens unexpectedly early. It signifies a stroke of good luck or perfect timing where the goal meets the seeker halfway.

The sacred water in which the man was going to bathe came to meet him.

This proverb describes a situation where something you were seeking or planning to travel for becomes available to you unexpectedly and effortlessly. It is used when a desired opportunity presents itself right at your doorstep just as you were about to put in effort to attain it.

A thing sought for to come to hand without trouble.

The holy water one intended to visit has come forward to meet them.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where something you were planning to put effort into achieving or seeking out happens unexpectedly or easily on its own. It signifies a stroke of luck or a favorable coincidence where the goal finds the seeker.