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“ പട്ടുംവളയും പണിക്കർക്ക്; വെട്ടും കുത്തും പലിശക്കു”
English Translation:
The honorary silk and gold bangles go to the master tutor, while the cuts and slashes fall on the warrior’s shield. (High honors, titles, and rewards are enjoyed by safe superiors, while frontline fighters bear the blood, wounds, and mortal danger.)

— Malayalam

Related Mantras

“ കാശഴിയാതെ കറികൂട്ടാനൊക്കുമോ”
English Translation:
Can you prepare a rich curry without spending a copper? (Quality outcomes and substantial results cannot be achieved without spending the necessary capital.)

“ കരിമ്പെന്നുംചൊല്ലി വേരോളം ചവക്കരുതു”
English Translation:
Do not gnaw down to the roots simply because it is sweet cane. (Exercise restraint; do not abuse generosity or overindulge in pleasure until it turns bitter.)

“ ഗുരുക്കൾക്കുള്ളത് ചക്കകൊണ്ടാൽ പലിശക്കുള്ളതു പുറത്ത്”
English Translation:
If you steal the jackfruit meant for the master, the interest will be extracted squarely from your back. (Defrauding a teacher or sacred authority brings severe physical retribution upon oneself.)