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“ ഉണ്ടവനെ ഊക്കം ചെയ്യു”
English Translation:
Vigor shows only in the one who is well-fed. (Strength and endurance require proper sustenance; an empty stomach yields no power.)

— Malayalam

Related Mantras

“ അമ്മചത്തുകിടന്നാലും വാഴക്കാത്തോലു വാരിക്കളഞ്ഞിട്ടുകരയണം”
English Translation:
Even if one’s mother lies dead, sweep up the plantain peels before weeping. (Ridiculous prioritization of petty chores or superficial appearances in the midst of grave tragedy.)

“ വീട്ടിൽകടവും മുട്ടിൽചൊറിയും ഒരുപോലെ”
English Translation:
A debt hanging over the house is like an itch upon the kneecap. (A persistent, nagging affliction that allows no peace of mind and demands constant, frustrating attention.)

“ തെവിയാൻ = നീർക്കോലി”
English Translation:
[Linguistic gloss from source text: Clarifies that “Theviyan” refers to a common water snake (Neerkkoli), glossing proverb #1512.]