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“ ചെമ്പെന്നുംചൊല്ലി ഇരുമ്പിനു കാലു (ചോര) കളഞ്ഞു”
English Translation:
Calling it copper, one ran one’s legs off (or bled dry) for mere iron. (Wasting immense labor, sacrifice, or wealth pursuing something believed to be precious that turned out to be worthless dross.)

“ ചട്ടുവമറിയുമോ കറിയുടെ രസം”
English Translation:
Does the ladle know the rich taste of the curry? (Being constantly immersed in wisdom or greatness without having the capacity to appreciate or comprehend it.)

“ വായിലെ നാവിനു നാണമില്ലെങ്കിൽ വയറുനിറയും”
English Translation:
If the tongue in the mouth feels no shame, the belly will remain full. (Those devoid of pride or self-respect will beg, fawn, and wheedle their way to being sustained.)