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“ ചോറുംകൊണ്ടതാ കറിപോകുന്നു”
English Translation:
Look there, the curry is carrying off the entire pot of rice! (An accessory or secondary concern that overpowers, consumes, or ruins the main substance.)

— Malayalam

Related Mantras

“ കുറുക്കന് ആമയെ കിട്ടിയതുപോലെ”
English Translation:
Like a fox that caught a hard-shelled turtle. (Finding an alluring prize that you are utterly incapable of cracking open or enjoying.)

“ കൊക്കിനുവെച്ചതു നത്തിനുകൊണ്ടു”
English Translation:
What was aimed at the crane hit the barn owl. (A blow or penalty meant for one party ends up striking a completely different recipient.)

“ മച്ചി അറിയുമോ ഈറ്റുനോവു”
English Translation:
Does a barren woman understand the agony of labor pains? (Those who have never personally endured an ordeal or sacrifice cannot truly comprehend the depth of its pain.)