- Literally
- The unfortunate do not get to enjoy great things;
- What it means
- Those destined for ill luck cannot enjoy good fortune even when it is right in front of them.
Also said as
- દ્રાક્ષ પાકકે સમયમેં, હોત કાગ મુખ રોગ.
- પરનિંદા પરનારી ઓર, પરદ્રવ્ય નહીં આશ;
- છોડી તીનું બાતકું, ભજે એક અવિનાશ.
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