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“ പശുകുത്താൻവരുമ്പോൾ പഞ്ചാക്ഷരം ഒതിയാൽ പോര”
English Translation:
When a cow charges to gore you, chanting the sacred mantra will not suffice. (Imminent physical danger calls for swift defensive action, not spiritual incantations.)

“ ആനക്കൊമ്പും വാഴക്കാമ്പും ശരിയോ”
English Translation:
Can an elephant’s solid ivory tusk be compared to the soft core of a banana stalk? (An absurd comparison between unyielding strength and fragile weakness.)

“ പാദം മുങ്ങിയാൽ പാതി ചേതം”
English Translation:
If the feet sink into the mire, half the loss is already done. (The moment you lose your footing or compromise your ground, half the advantage and safety are surrendered.)