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“ ധനത്തിനു വേലി ധർമ്മം തന്നെ”
English Translation:
Righteousness itself is the only true protective hedge around wealth. (Ethical conduct, fair dealing, and generous charity preserve and shield an estate from eventual ruin.)

— Malayalam

Related Mantras

“ ചരക്കിട്ടവനെ മതുകിടത്തുള്ളു”
English Translation:
Only the merchant who has invested his goods can rest satisfied with the stock. (True stake and confidence belong exclusively to the person who has real skin in the game.)

“ തൻറെ കയ്യെ തലക്കു വെച്ചുകൂടു”
English Translation:
Only your own hand can serve as a dependable headrest. (Ultimate self-reliance; when hardships fall, you must rely on your own strength and resources for support.)

“ പയ്യെതിന്നാൽ പനയും തിന്നാം”
English Translation:
If eaten slowly and steadily, one can consume even an entire palmyra palm tree. (Patience and continuous, incremental effort can accomplish seemingly impossible, monumental tasks.)