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“ പശുകുത്താൻവരുമ്പോൾ പഞ്ചാക്ഷരം ഒതിയാൽ പോര”
English Translation:
When a cow charges to gore you, chanting the sacred mantra will not suffice. (Imminent physical danger calls for swift defensive action, not spiritual incantations.)

“ അരെച്ചതു കൊണ്ടുപോയി ഇടിക്കരുതു”
English Translation:
Do not take what has already been ground finely to be crushed again in the mortar. (Do not crudely redo or undo finished, meticulous work.)

“ 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.)