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“ തല മയങ്ങിയാൽ സർവ്വവും മയങ്ങി”
English Translation:
If the head reels with dizziness, the entire body faints. (When leadership or the central intellect falters, the whole organization or system collapses.)

— Malayalam

Related Mantras

“ ജളനെ വളരെ ആശ്രയിക്ക, ജന്മിയെ കൈവിടാതെയും ഇരിക്ക”
English Translation:
Rely cautiously upon the simpleton, while taking care never to sever ties with the landed lord. (Prudent worldly management: handle unpredictable folk with care while keeping your lifeline to substantial authority intact.)

“ പിരകിലപറിച്ച പന്തിയിൽ”
English Translation:
In a banquet row where the banana leaves have already been cleared away. (Arriving after the feast has concluded; missing the opportunity entirely and being left with bare ground.)

“ കുടിയറിഞ്ഞേ പെണ്ണയക്കാവൂ”
English Translation:
Give a maiden in marriage only after knowing the lineage and character of the household. (Thoroughly investigate family background and integrity before entering into a lifelong alliance.)