ProverbPedia

“ വെളുത്തേടനെ മുതലപിടിച്ച പോലെ”
English Translation:
Like a crocodile seizing the washerman at the riverbank. (Disaster striking someone at the very place where their daily occupation binds them to work.)

“ കോട്ടം‌പൊളിഞ്ഞാൽ ഭഗവതി പട്ടുവത്തു”
English Translation:
When the temple citadel collapses, the goddess takes refuge in Pattuvam. (When the primary seat of power falls, its patrons and dependents disperse to humbler havens.)

“ വിനാ പുരുഷകാരേണ ദൈവമത്രെനസിദ്ധ്യതി”
English Translation:
Without human exertion, even divine grace bears no fruit. (God helps those who help themselves; destiny requires active, diligent human labor to materialize.)