सर सलामत तो पगड़ी हज़ार — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  North IndiaPunjabi/Hindi cultural sphereproverbialtraditional
  • Literal: if the head is intact, a thousand turbans are possible.

  Examples

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  • सर सलामत तो पगड़ी हज़ार, जीवन में धैर्य रखना चाहिए।

    If the head is intact, a thousand turbans are possible; one should have patience in life.

  • पिता ने बेटे को समझाया कि सर सलामत तो पगड़ी हज़ार, चिंता मत करो।

    Father advised son that as long as life is safe, many honors can be regained; don’t worry.

  • हालांकि घर में नुकसान हुआ, पर सर सलामत तो पगड़ी हज़ार।

    Although there was loss at home, as long as the head is safe, many things can be recovered.

  • सर सलामत तो पगड़ी हज़ार का मतलब है कि असली चीज़ बची रहे तो बाकी ठीक है।

    ‘If the head is intact, a thousand turbans are possible’ means if the essential thing remains, rest is fine.

• 2.

  Pan-IndianNorth Indiaproverbialformal
  • Figurative: one's safety or survival is more important than external honors or possessions; as long as the essential thing (life, reputation, or core interest) is preserved, material or decorative losses can be recovered.

  Examples

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  • जब मुझे नौकरी से निकाल दिया गया, तो मैंने कहा, सर सलामत तो पगड़ी हज़ार।

    When I was fired, I said as long as my life is safe, everything else can be regained.

  • आपके परिवार के साथ जो भी परेशानी हो, याद रखें कि सर सलामत तो पगड़ी हज़ार।

    Whatever problems occur with your family, remember that life is the most important.

  • जब सब कुछ खो गया, तब दादाजी ने कहा, सर सलामत तो पगड़ी हज़ार।

    When everything was lost, grandfather said, as long as the head is safe, many honors are possible.