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“ ശൂരിമേൽ വാഴവീണാലും വാഴമേൽ ശൂരി വീണാലും വാഴെക്കുകേടു”
English Translation:
Whether the plantain stem falls upon the dagger or the dagger falls upon the plantain, the injury is always to the plantain. (The weak and defenseless always suffer the damage when colliding with sharp, ruthless power, regardless of who initiated the contact.)

“ വള്ളിക്കുറപ്പുമരം; പിള്ളക്കുറപ്പു ജനനി”
English Translation:
The tree is the anchor of the climbing vine; the mother is the anchor of the child. (The indispensable, natural foundation of support; a child draws security, life, and direction from its mother.)

“ കരുത്തിനു ഊകാരം ഗുരുത്വം”
English Translation:
The foundational vowel that animates raw strength is humble reverence. (Brute physical strength is dangerous and unrefined unless tempered by spiritual gravity, discipline, and respect.)