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“ കട്ടവൻ നിൽക്കുമ്പോൾ ഉളിഞ്ഞവന്റെ തലപോയി”
English Translation:
While the actual thief stood brazenly by, the timid soul who ducked had his head cut off. (The brazen culprit escapes scot-free while an innocent, frightened bystander takes the blame.)

— Malayalam

Related Mantras

“ കുടത്തിൻവായി കെട്ടാം, മനുഷ്യവായി കെട്ടിക്കൂടാ”
English Translation:
You can tie shut the mouth of a pot, but you can never tie shut the mouth of a human being. (It is impossible to muzzle public gossip or stop tongues from wagging.)

“ പണമുള്ളവനെ മണം ഉള്ളു”
English Translation:
Only the person with money possesses a sweet fragrance. (Wealth confers charm, prestige, and desirability; the rich always attract admiration.)

“ വിരൽ വെപ്പാനിടം കൊടുത്താൽ പിന്നവിടെ ഉരൽ വെക്കും”
English Translation:
If you yield room to rest a finger, they will soon place a heavy mortar there. (Granting even the slightest foothold to an intrusive person invites them to take over your entire space.)