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“ കൊല്ലത്തെപ്പെരുവഴി ഇല്ലത്തെ (തള്ളക്കു) സ്ത്രീധനമൊ”
English Translation:
Is the public highway of Kollam the private dowry of your mother’s estate? (A sharp rebuke to someone acting domineering, entitled, and obstructive on shared public property.)

— Malayalam

Related Mantras

“ ഉണ്ട ചോറ്റിൽ കുണ്ടകുത്തരുത്”
English Translation:
Do not bore a hole in the plate of rice you just ate from. (Never sabotage or desecrate the benefactor who provided your livelihood.)

“ കുരക്കുന്ന നായിക്ക് ഒരു പൂളു തേങ്ങാ”
English Translation:
Toss a piece of coconut to a barking dog. (Throwing a small concession or bribe to a noisy agitator to keep them quiet.)

“ കായ്ച്ചമരത്തേലെ കല്ലെറിയൂ”
English Translation:
Stones are hurled only at the tree that bears fruit. (Envy, scrutiny, and attacks are targeted only at those who are productive, talented, or successful.)