Definitions
rutsva: area of burnt grass
riva: trap with a falling flat stone, for catching small animals
Translation
Do not fear getting your trousers dirty when you are setting traps in burnt grass.
Inspiration
Setting a stone trap usually requires sitting on the ground. In burnt grass, your trousers will inevitably get soiled with ash.
Application
This proverb teaches that when undertaking a difficult task, one should not be deterred by minor inconveniences or what others might think. It also emphasizes being prepared to face the natural consequences of one’s actions.
Similar Proverbs
2. Ateyera mariva murutsva haachatyi mhapa kusviba.
3. Agara murutsva haatyi kusviba magaro.
4. Apinda murutsva anosviba tsoka.
5. Chirega kutya kununa iwe wakasasikwa.