“Tamil:
“மாலை குளித்து மனையில் புகும், தன் மனையில் ஆசையும் சேர்க்காது.”
“,”English Translation:
In the evening a crow bathes before it goes to its nest, and will not admit a stranger.Many Natives attribute to the crow five peculiarities of wich that indicated in this proverb is one. The peculiarities, or habits are as follows:—(a) Going forth very early of a morning. (b) Never being seen to pair. (c) Eating together. (d) Bathing before going to their nest. (e) Warning their companions of apparent danger.”,