“Tamil:
எல்லாரும் தடுக்கின்கீழ் நுழைந்தால் அவன் கோலத்தின்கீழ் நுழைவான்.”
“English Translation:
If all can hide themselves under a small mat, he can conceal himself under the ornamental drawing on the floor.The கோலம் here mentioned is a floor ornament very commonly formed at the entrance of a native house: the form is circular, These ornaments are renewed every morning. They contain various devices. In some a temple car as delineated, in others trees, birds, flowers. They are generally striking because the combinations indicate considerable skill. It may be that they are connected with the prevalent ideas regarding the evil eye.”,