Malayalam Proverbs

aebmfw ]gs©mÃpIÄkamlcn¨Xv ]n. BÀ. cmaN{µÀ Malyalam Proverbs Complied by P.R. Ramchnader Malayalam Proverbs Compiled and illustrated by P.R. Ramachander* aebmfw ]gs©mÃpIÄ -þ kamlcn¨Xv ]n. BÀ. cmaN{µÀ Introduction - AhXmcnI Proverbs are called “Pazham chollugal” in Malayalam. Literally that means ancient sayings. It is well known that Proverbs reflect the culture of the people and their language. These have been coined based on centauries of human experience and are used very effectively by people to drive home very important point while they are speaking or writing. People who have lived in Kerala villages would know that effective conversation is highly regarded by all people regardless of their financial status and caste and religious differences. Most of the old people used to illustrate their conversation by using stories or proverbs, in a very effective manner .Slowly this culture is being replaced by a different culture, where people talk only, to the point and are in a hurry to end what they are trying to say. Most of the time, they leave their audience unconvinced. I am giving below a compilation of Malayalam proverbs. These popular proverbs themselves have been taken from a Malayalam book by Sri Velayudhan Panikkaseri entitled, “Pathinayiram Pazhamchollugal (Ten thousand proverbs)”. The idea of translating and explaining them was given to me my very intellectual friend and former colleague Dr.C.P.Ananthasivan. I would like to express my gratefulness to him. In every proverb, I have first given the transliteration in to English of the proverb, then English translation followed by a story to illustrate the usage of the proverb. I have used names of common people of Kerala and stories are from the Kerala context. I hope that you all , would after reading this say “Pazham chollil Pathirilla (There is no chaff among the proverbs)” 1.Akapettavannu Apathu, Odi poyavanu bhagyam. (AIs¸«hëv B]¯v… HmSn t]mbhëv `mKyw) Danger for one who is caught and luck for the one who has escaped. There were two friends, Rama and Krishna. Both of them liked mangos very much and they did not have money to buy mangos. So they decided to steal mangos from farmer Paramu’s garden. One night when every body was asleep, they entered the garden and started plucking mangos. Unfortunately farmer Paramu visited the garden that night and he raised hue and cry. Rama ran fast and managed to escape, with some mangos. Krishna was caught and thrashed. When Rama later shared his mangos with his family they told, “Akapettavannu Apathu, Odi poyavanu bhagya..” 2.Akale ulla bandhuvinekkal, aduthulla sathru nallathu. (AIsebpff _Ôphs\ImÄ ASp¯ff i{Xp \ÃXv) Enemy who is near is better than relation who is far away. Sankaran was a nice man who happened to go to Bombay to earn a living. All his relations were in his native village, which was very far away. He had a very morose neighbor, who always shouted at him. Sankaran always considered this neighbor as his enemy. One day, while Sankaran had gone to work, his daughter fell before a car and was injured. The morose neighbor saw this, and immediately took the girl to the hospital in his car .He also spent money for her urgent treatment. When Sankaran came to know of this he told.” Though I have lot of relations in my native place, what is the use. Akale ulla bandhuvinekkal, aduthulla sathru nallathu” He had a friend who was working in Mumbai. (A§mSnbn tXmddXn\v A½tbmtSm) Show the anger at disappointment in loosing a fight towards one’s mother. he found that his friend was living in a hut in a slum. they asked him. He was very happy. Then the officer asked why they needed help. Kunhali had to always keep patient. “We can watch the fight and also pluck the shampoo leaves. The illness prolonged and Paramu’s family was in dire straits. “Paraman was the axis of our family. (C¡sc \n¶m A¡sc ]¨ ) Grass is greener on the other side of the river. His boss in the office was a bad man. They were perplexed by his behavior. he was not able to take leave. I did not want this to be known to my family and so I used to take loan and buy all those presents . When asked his friend told. Because of this Sankunni always wanted to leave his job and wanted to go to Bombay. He phoned to Alex and told.Ikkara ninnal akkara pacha. he dressed nicely and came with lot of gifts for every body including his friend Sankunni. Thus even for necessary jobs. His children were getting educated and some of them were given in marriage in good families.” 6. To his shock. Sankunni thought. wherever India was playing. “using your transistor. Then Kunhali’s wife told. (A¦hpw ImWmw Xmfnbpw HSnímw) We can watch the match and also we can do our work Literally. Also he worked from dawn to dusk to make both ends meet.Achaniyillatha theru muchan odugayilla. Since he was the boss. Kunhali was a very nice person who lived with his family in a small town in Kerala. when Kunhali was in a good mood. (A¨mWnbnÃm¯ tXêv ap¨m¬ HmSpIbnÃ) Charriot without axis will not run even three steps. the real reason for his anger. “this is very bad. “you can hear running commentary of all the cricket tests where our country is playing using this transistor. One holiday. he arrived at the address given by his friend in Bombay. He was very fond of watching cricket tests. But when he returned home. Paraman was the breadwinner of the family.”. Achaniyillatha theru muchan odugayilla” . Sankunni was a poor farmer in a village near Ernakulam. “Yes. Whenever that friend used to come to the village. Alex one day brought him a small pocket transistor and told him. She told. Paraman fell ill and was brought to his house. One-day Paramu’s wife went and met the manager of his office and requested for help. Kunhali told them the fact.Angavum Kanam. thaliyum odikkam. Next time he did not take leave but took the transistor to his office and heard the commentary. Once. “Ikkara ninnal akkara pacha” 4. he used to get angry with his wife and children unnecessarily. He used to put leave to his office and go to watch these matches. in the office. who used to trouble him unnecessarily. Angavum Kanam. You need not put leave to the office to watch the matches taking leave.3. thaliyum odikkam” 5.” Chacko was not convinced but decided to give it a trial.” Chacko was a clerk in an office.”Angadiyil thottal ammayodo. his family members used to lead a nice life. Once without informing his friend. His friend. Because of his very hard work. He always painted glorious picture of his life in Bombay.Angadiyil thottal ammayodo. Adi kondu valarna kuttiyum. because the Director of the Institute thought that. Mamooti and Mathew were of the same age and went to the same school. will the son also have that scar on his back? Achyutan was a very great musician and also a good scientist. but will it be possible to keep a betel nut tree? Kochu Raman and Sitha had a very pretty daughter. Kamala was very fond of keeping a neat house but Sankaran never obeyed her wishes. adachu ventha kashayamum. Then Rahim told. But things further progressed and their daughter became pregnant. Chakkunni never bothered about his son. (In case of one medicine called Kashayam in Ayurveda. “Adi kondu valarna kuttiyum. who did not study properly. poya vazhi adikkuga.) Chakkunni and Rahim were neighbors working in the same office. Sankaran. Achan anappuram eri yengil.” 10. So though daily Kamala used to clean her house nicely and arrange things properly. while Rahim became an IAS officer. Adakka maramo?” 9. Makanum undagumo athazhumbu” 8. Makanum undagumo athazhumbu. clean the path that he walks. At that time Kochu Raman’s wife thought. he also would be extremely intelligent. Sita managed to hide this from Kochu Raman. Chakkuni had a son called Mathew and Rahim a son called Mammooti. He always used to waste time. her mother told. (ASn sIm−p hfÀ¶ Ip«nbpw AS¨p sh´ Ijmbhpw) The boy who has been grown under great discipline and the medicine prepared strictly according to formula. he would also be intelligent. Kamala got married to Sankaran. Their daughter fell in love with an undesirable man.Achan anappuram eri yengil. He then told one of his friends.Adicha vazhiyil nadanillengil. “Adicha vazhiyil nadanillengil. owned by his father’s friend. Chakkunni laughed over it. poya vazhi adikkuga. Even if Mathew does some mistake. Now I realise. Adakka maramo? actam?) (ASím aSnbn shbv¡mw ASím You can keep one betel nut in your pocket. One day when Chakkunni met Rahim. (ASn¨ hgnsb t]mbnsæn t]mb hgnsb ASnbvçI) If one does not walk in the cleaned path. “I thought. He got the job easily.7. “Adakka madiyil vekkam. Mathew became a small time thief. But after some days.Adakka madiyil vekkam. But some how Achyuthan forced him to study and he some how passed out of the college. While Rahim was a disciplinarian and chided for Mamooti’s mistakes. herbs have to be continuously boiled over time in large quantity of water in a closed vessel. he realized that he has done a mistake. (Aѳ B\¸pd¯v Ibdnbm aIëv Xg¼p−mIptam?) If the father rides the elephant. being Achyuthan’s son. never used to remove his shoes while coming in and also kept on disturbing all her arrangement. he cried and told that his son was so bad. he applied for a job in the research station.” . One day while Kamala was crying over this. After passing out. adachu ventha kashayamum. being Achyuthan’s son. After so many years. He had only one son. Kochu Raman was very strict in upbringing his daughter but Sita was not. Their life started nicely. He was a very bad man. But Kochunni wrote to the government that Ramunni has taken lot of bribes and should be punished. When he returned home. Nayarkku inji paksham. Vanaja willingly gave all her jewels. she will kill by licking and if one tries to go way. All people were very jealous of him. “We advised you not to have any relations with Kochunni. He felt very sad about it. From the first day of life they discovered that they were definitely not made for each other. (A−ntbmSv ASp¯mse am§bpsS ]pfn Adnbq) Only when one nears the stone of mango.Adi Thettiyal anayum veezhum. akannal jenkki kollum. called Kochunni. After this Raman Namboodiri started ill-treating her. he started to bring bad name to Ramunni by taking bribes from others on his behalf. Ramunni lost his job. He is a vicious man and we knew. He cried and wept . (Nairs are one of the very important communities of Kerala. He had the bad habit of investing in companies promising very high returns. And he asked her to approach her parents for more money. They held different opinions on each and every aspect of life and quarreled a lot. Both of them are very miserable because. One day Sankunni’s father visited them and could understand the state of affairs. she will kill by strangling. that he is of the type that would Aduthal nakki kollum.11. The villagers told him. Initially he got very high returns. Her family was against this affair. There was a bad man in a village near Trivandrum.” 14. “Adi Thettiyal anayum veezhum.Aduthal nakki kollum. Nayarkku inji paksham. Vanaja met her father and explained . akannal jenkki kollum. he needed some money to invest immediately.Namboodiri was a poor. came to the village as the new village officer.Achikku konchu paksham. he told his wife. mangade puliyariyu. Raman Namboodiri fulfilled all her wishes and agreed to each and every proposal of hers. one realises the sourness of the mango. Though Kochunni initially was a good friend. but you did not bother. He used to trouble the villagers at the least opportunity. He befriended Kochunni against the advice of all other villagers. They told Vanaja that Mr.His friends told him.(ASp¯m \¡n sImÃpw AI¶mÂsR¡n sImÃpw) If one goes near her. he became very angry and cut off all his relations with Kochunni. (The flesh nearer to the stone is usually sourer than the flesh near the skin in case of mango) Vanaja fell in love with Raman Namboodiri. (ASn sXÁnbm B\bpw hogpw) Even the elephant will fall. When this was brought to the notice of Ramunni. Raman Namboodiri one day came and told her that. But hear Nair is used in place of husband) Sankunni’s father arranged him to marry Sunitha.” 13. he used to point out that he was very rich. who was a stranger to the village. Zacharias was a very rich man of Kottayam. bad and irresponsible person. Once when he had invested huge funds for unusually high rate of interest. Whenever his friends advised him against such investments. Achikku konchu paksham. (These are called blade companies in Kerala).” 12. “By arranging the marriage of Sankunni. I have committed a mistake. if it misses a step. He gave her costly presents and always helped others in front of her. Vanaja one day eloped with Raman Namboodiri along with her jewels. (A¨nçv sIm©p ]£w \mbÀçv C©n ]£w) The wife ‘s pet dish is clam and the husband’s pet dish is ginger. But Vanaja’s experience was to the contrary. Next day to his surprise he found that the company owner had vanished along with his money.Andiyodaduthale. Ramunni. (This proverb is based on a story in Ramayana. “This poor man wanted to contribute only one rupee. He also wanted to help. he went without food for a day. Andiyodaduthale. Saying this he always ill-treated them. who was a very poor clerk. His donation is much greater than yours. The groom’s party based on his comments dropped the alliance. Neerkoli mathi” 17. Instead of getting cured he went in to a coma and suffered a lot.At that time you were in love. he got an .) Kunjakko Mudalali was a very rich man. Mamooty got a stomachache and suffered badly. When he went to the doctor. When talking to the Groom’s party. Neerkoli mathi. Annan kunjum thannal ayathu. Achande koode nadakkugayum venam. mangade puliyariyu. the prescribed a tablet and told him to take half tablet three times a day for two days. In front of all the big people of the village he told. “Athazham mudakkan. Pichu Kutti became very sad and sent his contribution to the Chief Minister directly. (A¯mgw apSçhm³ \oÀt¡men aXn) Even a water snake can make you go without dinner.Athazham mudakkan. Ramesh also studied well. “ofcourse. “I advised about this long back . the Chief Minister who was passing through the village specifically wanted to meet Pichu Kutti and sent for him. But again he got stomachache next month and he had an urgent work. (A®m³ Ipªpw X¶membXv) Even a squirrel can provide the help that he is capable of. Ramesh Nair was a brilliant son of Parameshwaran. Now do you realize. As per his income he could contribute only about one rupee. you should not take food for that day. “You should not have done that for “Adhikamayal Amruthavum Visham. (A½bpsS aSnbn CcnípIbpw thWw AÑsâ IqsS \SçIbpw thWw) You desire to sit in your mother’s lap and also you want to walk with your father at the same time. He always used to laugh at them and say. You did not accept it. But he is cruel”. It was in such a situation that fund collection drive was started in the office of Pichu Kutti.Annaan kunjum thannal ayathu.” 18.everything to him. Parameshwaran spent all his small wealth to educate his son. “What can this poor people do to me?”. He appeared for IAS examination and completed it. Kunjakko is a good man. he told. even nectar will act like poison. (It is believed in Kerala that if a water snake (non-poisonous) bites you.Ammayude madiyil irikkugayum venam. After a few days. Kunjakko mudalali was negotiating to arrange a marriage of his daughter.” 16. When he was about to join the IAS. He was very proud of his riches and had a very poor opinion of the poor people.Adhikamayal Amruthavum Visham. Mamooty was cured of the stomachache. All the people of Kerala wanted to help them.) There was a big earthquake in Tamil Nadu. But remember because he donated one rupee. Pichu kutti was a very poor man and held a very small job. Lot of people lost their properties and even their life.” 15. When Lord Rama was building a sea bridge. This man happened to go to the Groom’s village in search of some money. He told her. Kunjakko told. a small squirrel took whatever small stones it could and gave it to the monkeys who were bringing huge stones. (A[nIambm AarXpw hnjw) When taken in huge quanities. When his doctor came to know about this he told. The groom’s party had acquaintance with a very poor man of Kunjakko’s village. All his office people laughed at him and refused to accept his contribution. Mamooty purchased the same medicine from the shop and took two tablets at a time so that he could get cured quickly. Her children grew up as fine youngsters. Both were very attractive offers and Ramesh wanted to join both. She always considered that this was due to the curse of her mother. ”You are thinking. Ammayude madiyil irikkugayum venam. Mathayi belonged to a very poor family. One of them told to the other. His life style changed. Poor people in Kerala go to the forest. marumagal udachathu pon chatti. her life was not happy.” 21. All his neighbors could not sleep properly. Verma’s mother who was rich did not like this alliance at all. ardha rathrikku koda pidikkum. Bhaskara Verma. (A½çv {]mWthZ\ aIÄçv hoW hmb\) Untold suffering for mother and the daughter is playing Veena (A musical instrument) Nani amma was a noble lady.” 22.offer for a very well paying job in USA.Ammakku prana vedana. “Ammayi udachathu Man Chatti. Since no body could lend her sufficient amount. his mother started troubling her. Make up your mind quickly. While Kunjakko belonged to a very rich family. Parameshwaran told him. (In olden times. He wanted to have every thing in his house. “Ammakku prana vedana. collect firewood and sell it in the nearby town) Kunchacko and Mathayi were friends and classmates. Alpannu aiswaryam undayal. One of them was a 57 inches TV with Mega sound system. Out of them her daughter Saudamini. Basheer was in the habit of purchasing Lottery tickets. Once Saudamini Amma’s eldest son Paramu was involved in an accident and she wanted money urgently. will know where in forest you get fallen wood. (Pulayi is a lady belonging to a very low caste. he will hold umbrella at mid night. He never had even a radio in his house. he used to watch TV with very loud voice even at night. ardha rathrikku koda pidikkum. So when Bhaskara Verma brought Vilasini home. which no one had in the village. Nani amma was dead against the marriage. The entire town told. Achande koode nadakkugayum venam . who knew that his mother used to employ another maidservant with double the pay concluded.This is not possible. Though he was not that interested in watching TV . she approached Saudamini. Though Saudamini married the one whom she wanted. Daily when Bhaskara Verma returned from office his mother will have a list of complaints about Vilasini. some how hated her mother. Once he got a prize of one crore rupees. Saudamini not only refused but also jeered at her mother. She looked after her family exceedingly well. when kings used to go for a walk.” 20. Bhaskara Verma got married to a poor Nair girl called Vilasini. Kunchacko used to visit all the hotels in the . makalkku Veena vayana. makalkku Veena vayana. (AÃepff ]pebntí Npffnbpff ImSdnbq) Only a Pulayi who is poor.(A½mbn DS¨Xv a¬ N«n acpaIÄ DS¨Xv s]m³ N«n) The pot broken by mother in law is made of clay and the same pot if broken by daughter in law was made of gold.. “Alpannu aiswaryam undayal. She fell in love with a boy of a different caste.” 19. a servant accompanied them holding an umbrella) Basheer was a poor barber who used to eke out his living some how.Allalulla pulayiye chullalulla kadariyu.Ammayi udachathu Man Chatti. marumagal udachathu pon chatti. (Aåëv ssFizcyw D−mbm AÀ²cm{Xnípw IpS ]nSnípw) When an insignificant man gets sudden wealth. One day she told that Vilasini was unnecessarily spending money by employing a maidservant. Ahmad Kutti was a poor driver who lived near a village. who was a learned professor. (It is believed a rat snake is afraid of human beings and would try to run away. Mathayi working as an assistant to a black smith. cherayum kadikkum. cherayum kadikkum. Abdullah told him that it was a major repair and the engine needs to be changed. Some modern youngsters used to make fun of him. Now you have realized. whom. People whom new Rama Iyer told. Arayil aadiye. He also used to tell Ahmed Kutti. “Adariyumo Angadi Vanibham. Through his political influence he arranged for a stage performance to Ammu Kutti. Next day. His friend. He took the car to another big workshop.) Rama Iyer was a very poor man who was a priest in a small temple in Kerala. Kadar was working in Dubai. and about the lavish life he was leading. he jeered at Mathayi who replied. he told. Unfortunately this girl was a born shrew and made his life as hell. This infuriated Rama Iyer and he thrashed the youngsters .Azakulla Chakkayil Chulayilla. He called his friend Abdullah for help.” 27. Ahmed kutti. “Allalulla pulayiye chullalulla kadariyu. Kinaran was a well-qualified young man who was employed abroad. that beauty is not everything. Abdullah definitely resented this but never used to retort. his car broke down. He was some how managing to make both ends meet somehow. But Rama Iyer never used to bother and used to go his way. When his parents brought many alliances of very decent girls. arangathu aaadavu. (Afbn Nh«nbm tNcbpw ISnçpw) If you step on a snake pit. He used to bring costly presents to all his family members. One day these youngsters went to the temple where Rama Iyer was a priest and threw some dirt on the deity. they knew well.” 26. Ammu Kutti was very proud of her voice. (AgIpff N¡bn NpfbnÃ) There is no fleshy fruit in a pretty jackfruit. while he was proceeding to the temple in the priestly dress. (BSdnbptam A§mSn hmWo`w) What does a sheep know about the business in a shop? Sundar. Ultimately he fell in love with a very pretty girl and married her.” 25. he rejected them all. Ammu Kutti did not like this. But her teacher said that Ammu Kutti was not still ready to give independent performances.Alayil chavuttiyal. where he had to pay double the money quoted by Abdullah. One day when he was accompanying his parents in a car. Azakulla Chakkayil Chulayilla. Sundar did not believe it. (Adbn BSntb Ac§¯v BSmhq) Only after practice in the house. arangathu aaadavu.town. “Arayil aadiye. he saw. But the teacher was always finding fault with her. She started to learn music under a well-known teacher. Against her advice Ammu Kutti gave a performance which was a thorough flop.” 23.(B\ sImSp¯mepw Bi sImSp¡cpXv) You can give an elephant as present but you should never give “hopeful longing ” as present. one should dance in the stage. while Sundar was going to his college.Adariyumo angadi Vanibham.Aana koduthalum. Then Ammu Kutti’s teacher told. One day. saying the girl was not pretty. One day he complained about her to his parents. used to make fun of his friend Abdullah. because he thought that he himself was not a learned man. Because of his words.” 24. He never used to bother any body and kept to himself. When Abdullah came to know of this. Similarly how can a rich man like you know about how we earn our living. “Alayil chavuttiyal. A friend of Ammu Kutti was a well-known politician. sold all his property and gave the money to an . Aasa kodukkurathu. who was a mechanic in a Automobile workshop. even a rat snake will bite. “Did we not warn you. They told. we expected you will help.Aariya Kanji pazham Kanji (Bdnb Iªn ]g¦ªn ) Very cold gruel is just old gruel. Please know that Aariya Kanji pazham Kanji” 31.Aana melinjalum thozhuthil kettumo? (B\ saenªmepw sXmgp¯n sI«ptam. he was moving from one village to another. Mathu kutti started shouting and crying loudly.. But the agent deceived him. He told. while stealing . One of his friends suggested that he should start a black marketing business.Aal eriyal.agent to get him a job in the Middle East. But he went on thinking about it.Aattil kalanjalum alannu kalayanam. His family members were soar at Khader. . one man who is devoted to you. When he enquired with some one in the crowd. But he wanted to become popular. Mithran planned to help his sister’s family who were in real monetary trouble. for the sake of some one else. Velayudhan was a rich politician. But due to his political influence. He lost all his money. Now we have managed to solve our problems. many people were there always with him. who has been caught stealing. Though he planned everything well. It is your son.) Mithran was a very lazy individual who never used to do any thing in time. it does not mean they can kill a snake. But Velayudhan thought he was safe because lots of people were with him.” 28.” Arkkanum vendi ookkanikkuga. They told that “Aana koduthalum . (Kanji or rice gruel is a common food in Kerala. Suddenly his neighbor came out of the crowd and told him. People did not like him because he was very selfish. (BÀ¡m\pw th−n Hm¡m\nçI ) Act like having nausea. “All my life I have learnt that honesty is the best policy. I am perfectly all right. I cannot change myself. His sister told. Mathu Kutti was a very selfish individual. “Even if you have with you. Just because I am poor . you will be safe but not just with many people. Pambu Chavilla. But when the bad elements came with sticks. his family lost all his wealth. they told that the police caught his neighbor who was his enemy. to make ends meet. taking the name of his neighbor. But Rama Verma refused.?) Even if an elephant becomes thin. . An elderly respected politician in the village told. Rama Verma had to get a job. One day he went to his sister’s house with sufficient money.(Bän Ifªmepw Afì IfbWw ) Even if you throw some thing in the river. Aasa kodukkurathu. “When we were in real trouble.” 32. One day. But with the march of democracy in the country. But you did not. One day while walking in the road. you have to measure and throw. all people who were with Velayudhan ran away leaving him to be beaten by the bad elements. In his young age he was very rich and led a life of luxury.” 30. Aana melinjalum thozhuthil kettumo?” 29. can he be tied in a cow-shed? Rama Verma belonged to a princely family of Kerala. Aal eriyal Pambu Chavilla. At that time lot of bad elements decided to attack him. Acting as if he was concerned. (BfpItfdnbm ]m¼p NmhpIbnÃ) Just because large number of people have assembled. he saw a huge crowd. Arkkanum vendi ookkanikkuga. he never used to start anything when he is enthusiastic. ” 36. “Ila mullil veenalum.” Bur Chandra Hasan did not care for this. Like all her friends. he was not able to pay them. Mukundan always used to tell her not to be like that. “Irunnitte kaal Neetavu. “you definitely could afford all this but you should have saved money and purchased them. (Cd¡ap−¦n If things come down. Their next house was vacant and a very rich family moved in. if they are not used. 34. Irakkam undengil. kedu ilakku thanne. This has resulted in this situation. Aattil kalanjalum alannu kalayanam. had you been using your knowledge. he decided that he need not work because he was rich. Being attracted by luxurious living. “your only source of income is your job. So he went on purchasing lot of luxuries on loan. His brother told him. Ittoop wanted to live like his brother. The boy took her to Madras and they lived together in a hotel for a few days and the boy vanished. Suddenly due to the reform of ownership of landed property. After that Madhavi started trying to imitate their neighbor in each and everything.Madhavi was a vain lady who used to spend lot of money unnecessarily and without keeping an account. He was given the best education possible. you should extend your legs. If you had known the proverb. she used to have several boy friends. One of his prospective employers told him. Her husband. But there was no money at home. only the leaf will get damaged. She without bothering spent all her savings on buying luxuries like them.Irunnitte kaal Neetavu. “you were buying unnecessary things recklessly without knowing how much you spend. he used to take lot of bribes. After some time he was caught by the vigilance squad and lost his job. But after getting qualified.” 37. mul ilayil veenalum. “You would have got this job easily. (Ccp¶nt« Im \o«mhq ) Only after sitting.” 33.” all this would not have happened to you. they would also definitely go up. One day Mukundan fell ill and had to be admitted in hospital. Over time things changed. though his elder brother advised him.Ila mullil veenalum. At that time she remembered the proverb her mother used to tell daily. kedu ilakku thanne. mul ilayil veenalum . he remembered the words of his brother. He took more loan and slowly lost all his property. Rasu Mani was the son of a rich Brahmin family. But because his knowledge has rusted he was not able to perform well in interviews. But now I cannot give it to you.Irumbum Vidhyayum irikke kedum (Ccp¼pw hnZybpw Ccntí sISpw) Iron and knowledge will get spoiled. You should know. Rasu Mani lost all his wealth.” 35. His brother was a rich officer in the nearby town. He asked Madhavi. One of her boy friends made her believe that he was going to marry her. Mary had to come back to her parents but no one else was prepared to marry her. When the installment for his debts were due. She also bought many things on installment basis. ethavum undu. Mary was a rich man’s daughter living in Bangalore. Gddhpw D−v ) . Ittoop was a middle class farmer with sufficiently good income. When he was starving.Irikkum kombu murikkaruthu (Ccníp¶ sIm¼p apdnícpXv ) You should not cut the branch on which you are sitting. At that time Rasu Mani tried to get a job based on his qualification. Chandra Hasan was a government servant. (Ce apffn hoWmepw apffv Cebn hoWmepw tISv Ceçv Xs¶ ) Whether the leaf falls on the thorn or the thorn falls on the leaf. In spite of her parents advice she used to move with them very closely. because Irumbum Vidhyayum irikke kedum. Irikkum kombu murikkaruthu. One day Mary eloped with this boy. he felt bad about how the life of Kinaran and Yamini was going on. There were only disappointments. But one fine day. The investments that he had made earlier looked up. He used to feel extremely sad . though brought up in a good family. illengil kummavan. The sickness to all members in the family vanished. After their son got a good job in a near by town . he used to ask help from Verma. saying that he compensated it at night and it was a meaningless fast. Rama Varrier completed his IAS and was appointed as the collector of the district in which his village was located. who was not good in studies. He had a friend called Verma.(D®m³ sImSp¯m A½mh³. He had many friends belonging to the other religions. he was always very poor. At that time Raman Nambiar. “Irakkam undengil ethavum undu. Verma was not able to lend Mithran any money for a few months. When Verma heard this he told. He had only one sonKinaran Appu Asan and his wife struggled hard to help their son come up in life. One day Salim told his friends. Undavanariyilla Unnathavante visappu. he used to lend him money.Raman Nambiar was a good man. He was a teacher in a small school. Mithran started abusing Verma in Public. “Undavanariyilla Unnathavande visappu”. But once due to family responsibilities.(Dfft¸mÄ HmWw CÃm¯t¸mÄ ]«nWn…) When you have money celebrate Onam.. But his close friend Verghese used to tell him. Normally. By that time Krishnan Mudalali has become an old man.” 41. With lot of hard work and the help provided by Mudalali. a useless fellow. (D−h\dnbnà D®m¯hsâ hni¸pv ) The man. daughter of a locally rich man.Ullapol onam. Krishnan Mudalali got very angry and told Rama Varrier. Has it not been told. You were right and I was wrong. Salim was a very devout Muslim. if not. 38. who was also having his same level of income. illengil kummavan.He even attempted to commit suicide. Mithran. “ We are observing this fast . does not know the pangs of hunger of one who has not eaten. Ctàæ½mh³ ) If you give food he calls you uncle. 40. things started looking up. he refused saying that according to his principles. Due to them.Unnan Koduthal ammavan. his friends used to make fun of him. (Onam is the greatest festival in Kerala) Appu asan was a very old man. helped Rama Varrier to pursue his higher studies. who has taken food. learnt many bad habits. Krishnan Mudalali. His family had a great friend. that it was very important to live within our means and it is also important to save for a rainy day.Unda choril Kallidaruthu (D− tNmdn IÃnScpXv ) You should not put a stone in the food that you have taken. He advised them. they arranged marriage of their son. When Krishnan Mudalali approached Rama Varrier. as this will make us give food to any one who is hungry. Mithran is of the type who says. Krishnan Mudalali. “Unnan Koduthal ammavan. He went on suffering a lot in life. he cannot do that. When Salim used to observe the fast of Ramadan (Not taking a morsel of food when Sun’s rays lit the earth) .” 39.” . Those times Mithran used to praise Verma and even fall at his feet." Do not follow the proverb. He got promotions. with Yamini . When Mithran was in difficulty. Once when Appu Asan visited them. when you do not have money starve. illathappol pattini. a rich man of the village. needed some help in getting a job. He said. Yamini was a spend thrift and went on the spending the decent income of Kinaran. so that each of us know how difficult it is to be hungry. “It is but natural. (You should be grateful) Rama Varrier belonged to a very poor family but was extremely intelligent. illathappol pattini. told his friend Verghese. His son. “Unda choril Kallidaruthu. Ullapol Onam.” Raman Nambiar used to laugh at this. I have a salary same as you. Uralu chennu Maddalathodu sangadam parayuga. So he started taking bribe. . in tongue some other thing and in hand yet another thing. Though he wanted to become manager. “you are like the person who thinks. Mohanan called Lathika and asked her whether she will marry him. Lathika was a very pretty girl from a middle class and cultured family. (D¯c¯n Ccníp¶Xv FSpçIbpw thWw I£¯n Ccníp¶Xv t]mIpIbpw AcpXv ) You should take the thing from the top of the attic and you also want to hold on the thing that you are having in your armpit. He also taunted Lathika’s brothers. will drink water.) In mind some thing. “ It is well known that Uppu thinnavan vellam kudikkum. Kakshatil irikunnathu pogayam aruthu. she joined a company as a clerk. (Without stretching arms.(Dcep sN¶p a±f¯nt\mSpv kxJSw ]dbpI ) The mortar going and complaining to the two sided drum. Utharathil irikunnathu edukkugayum venam.” 46. who eats salt. I have two kids and also have to look after my father.Utharathil irikunnathu edukkugayum venam. Mohanan was the manager of the company. (While the drum recieves beatings on both sides. Nakkil Onnu.42. He wanted to live a luxurious life but was not able to do it within his means. “I have seen you complaining about everything. and have to look after four kids and both my parents.(Dffn Hìv. told. It is like. “Unniye kandalariyam. Kayyil onnu. ssIbn Hìv. One day he told him. One day.” 43. After Mohanan’s departure Lathika’s father told. Then his boss told. it is not possible to reach the attic) Sanku was working in a bank in his village. he started pointing out the several problems his family would face if he was transferred out. Alex was an income tax officer in a small town. His father who was an old honest man. You only tell me what to do?” Abdullah laughingly told him.” 45. we can conclude about the famine in his village. She in turn told him that such decisions are made by her family and asked him to meet them.” 44. One day his boss called and told him that they have decided to post him in their branch which was in another village 1000 miles away and also give him promotion as manager. “See. oorile panjam. Abdullah Kutti. This boy does not have a cultured back ground and we do not want him to marry in to our family. I told Alex long back not to take bribe and now he is suffering. Even though they were not friends. Though he was a good worker. the house of Alex was raided and he was arrested. I making only this much money. insulted their family friend and also talked rudely to her grand mother. (D®nsb I−mednbmw Ducnse ]ªw ) If we see the child. One day based on the information given by a taxpayer. After getting educated.Ullil onnu.Unniye kandalariyam. he never got a promotion.(D¸p Xn¶h³ shffw æSníw ) The man. Sasidharan though well placed always used to complain about everything to his friend.Uppu thinnavan vellam kudikkum.Uralu chennu Maddalathodu sangadam parayuga. Kakshatil irikunnathu pogayam aruthu. But this is too much. \m¡n Hìv. oorile panjam. mortar is hit only one side. Mohanan came to their house and right from the time he entered there he was showing off his riches. In the assembly elections held in Goa with 41 members. who was also rich. ”Veena thinks. “. “Ullil onnu. one of the pandavas was cursed by a celestial maiden to become an eunuch for one year because he repelled her advances. “Ethatha Mundiri pulikkum. Fensb ]nSníphm³ Bsc¦nepw CÃw NpSptam…) The cat will catch the rat. ennal Poocha kalam udakkum. One day for some silly reason.To tell the truth. Padmanabhan told his friend. He was a very good worker and others were jealous of him. Then one political pundit told. With all these information the marriage was celebrated.His friends then replied. Once the marriage broker suggested a good groom for his first daughter. Arjuna.Ellavarum pallakkil eriyal chumakkan all illa. But that girl was in love with some body else. Fortunately for him he was posted in a town near his native place." .He had several daughters to give in marriage. So they cobbled up an alliance of small parties so that the coalition will get majority.” 48. “Urvasi sapam upakaram. since they did not know the local language. there would not be any body to carry them. “Eliye pidikkum.Joseph Ettan was a rich man in Kottayam . Kayyil onnu. and this curse became useful to him. had a very well paying job and also was having all sterling qualities. The strike became very violent. unemployed drunkard. became a divine blessing. she is not pretty at all. To catch a rat nobody buns their house There was a big uncontrollable agitation for lowering price of rice in Kerala. (This proverb is based on a mythological story.) Mathai was working for a big company in Bombay. Then Joseph Ettan told about the broker. Eliye pidikkum. are sour. she is the only pretty girl . But in the first join meeting they found that all the 21 members of the majority alliance wanted to become chief minister of the state. (DÀÆin im]w D]Imcw) The curse of Urvasi. ennal Poocha kalam udakkum.” "To get a small gain or a thing we are not prepared to lose everything we had…. as they started troubling innocent people.Ethatha Mundiri pulikkum (F¯m¯/In«m¯ The grapes.” 49. but it will also break the pot.(FÃmhcpw ap´ncn ]pfnípw ) Npaçhm³ Bfnà ) ]ántednbm If every body climbs in to the palanquin. A stage came when the police force of the state was not sufficient to control the agitation. Later When Arjuna was forced to live in Ajnatha vasa(Living in hiding). Disappointed by this. there was no majority for any party. This made Mathai think. Abraham to suggest suitable alliances. Due to the fact that he was busy he had to rely on marriage broker. /Eliye pikkuvan Aarengilum Illam chudumo (Fensb ]nSnípw F¶m ]q¨ IeapSípw…. “Ellavarum pallakkil eriyal chumakkan all illa” 50. Padmanabhan wanted to marry a very pretty girl called Veena.” 47. Later they came to know that broker has only told lies. They did control the agitation but became a liability. The groom was a poor. The broker told that the groom was very rich. he used this curse . Then Chief Minister thought. So the ruling party brought police forces from out side the state. Nakkil Onnu.Urvasi sapam upakaram. his Boss got angry with him and ordered him to be transferred out of Bombay. which you cannot reach. Their children grew up and Kutti Asan was very fond of them. “Why should I do it? I want to become a rich man. aana chorunnthu kanilla. (If you wok hard you can live without poverty) Kochu was a rich farmer and had vast property. Kannan was a small official in Kerala. Mohammed was an elderly retired man. aana chorunnthu kanilla . A few years later. He used to question her hundred times before she spent even a small amount. Kannan asked Raja.51. (FÃpapdnsb ]WnXm ]Ãp apdnsb Xn¶mw) If you do back breaking work. But it was too late.Echu kootiyal muzhachirikkum. He became a software engineer in USA earning lot of money.Kaduku chorunnathu kanum. She could easily find out the strained relation. After a few years.It is because you never bothered about the huge spending of our children. Kannan had a little daughter and he was struggling to finance her education. Once when Raja was on a visit to India.” Kannan became very agitated and wounded. Kutti Asan never chided them. “You are acting as if there is nothing wrong.(ISpæv tNmcp¶Xv ImWpw F¶m B\ tNcp¶Xv ImWnÃ) One takes note of when mustard is lost but does not bother when an elephant is lost. over time Raja realized his mistake. whether he can support his daughter’s education. Raja was brought up well because of the sacrifices of Kannan and his wife.” . Then Kutti Asan’s wife told him.” 52. When Kochu died. Once Mohammed’s sister paid a visit. His son Aboo married a girl and brought her to their home. the words that you speak or the stones that you throw. The people of the village when they were talking of Achyuthan used to say. there will be a bulge. Raja not only refused but also told Kannan.(G¨p Iq«nbm (sI«nbmÂ) apg¨ncnípw If one thread is joined to another. which was deposited in the bank. which was managed by him. His name was Raja. Kannan wrote to him.” 54. A stage came when they lost majority of their earning. Echu kootiyal muzhachirikkum. Achyuthan was a very hard worker and Krishnan a very lazy one. All his children were spend thrifts and because of his love.Ellu muriye panithal pallu muriye thinnam. you can eat till your teeth break.” Kaduku chorunnathu kanum.” (Fdnª IÃpw ]dª hmçw Xncns¨Spçhm³ BhnÃ… / ssI hn« Akv{Xhpw hm hn« hmçw Xncns¨Spçhm³ IgnbnÃ) 53. “ You say you are sorry but you should know that Erinja kallum paranja vaakum thiruchedukkan avilla. Her name was Eisa kutty. She told Mohammed. Mohammed being a cultured individual never complained about this to anybody and always told everyone how much he likes his daughter in law. Eisa Kutty did not like her father in law and troubled him a lot when Aboo was away. this came about. But I can see there is problem because. (People sees small losses and never sees big losses) Kutti Asan was very strict with his wife’s spending. He had two sons-Achyuthan and Krishnan. Krishnan lost all the money and Achyuthan became prosperous by hard work. He earned lot of money.Erinja kallum paranja vaakum thiruchedukkan avilla You can’t take back. Krishnan preferred the money in the bank to the vast properties because he was not prepared to work. “Ellu muriye panithal pallu muriye thinnam. His father died when he was 25 leaving a 10-year-old brother to look after. But one day Mathai Kutty was telling his friends. Slowly he started learning all bad habits including drugs.Ettile pasu pullu thinnukayilla (G«nse ]ip ]pÃv Xn¶pIbnÃ) The cow in the printed page will not eat grass. allengil kalarikku purathu. You should have known that Onne ullu vengil olakka kondu adikkanam. Mathai kutty was a small time politician.” . Ousep struggled very hard to educate his son. people belonging to the other party opposed it. Don’t you know the proverb. And this is the result. (Asans were village teachers in Kerala and Kalari was a school teaching the great art of selfdefense called Kalari Payithu. All his wishes were fulfilled. He got whatever he wanted from his parents. “friend. One-day Koran master. When the son started attending college.) Balan was a fifteen-year-old boy of a rich family. called all the political leaders to his house and impressed up on them the necessity of unity in this matter. The teachers when they came to know told Balan’s parents. Their well-meaning neighbors told them. If any proposal was made for the betterment of the village by any one. you should not quote those figures. “. They used to produce large books in which the prosperity of each village was described. “You did not bother to discipline Dorai because he was your only child and this is the result. You and I know that there is no development here in this village. Then his parents they cried a lot. He was Onnugil asande nenjathu.Onnu cheenjal matunninu valam. Ousep was a poor farmer.” 57. One of his friends told. “It is all right .” 58.(Ht¶ Dffpsh¦n De¡sIm−v ASníWw) If you have only one child. who respected by all. This impressed all of them and they jointly fought and got a new high school for the village. he has to be beaten with the pestle.Onne ullu vengil olakka kondu adikkanam. This he got by stealing in his own house. The party that he belonged was ruling over Kerala. He was sad that the village was having people who belonged to various political parties. it becomes manure for the other. You know that Ettile pasu pullu thinnukayilla. Because this. Mathai Kutty’s village was very backward and did not have any facilities. allengil kalarikku purathu. quoting the government book that their village was a very developed one. Koran master was a wise man of a village. He told them that if they do not agree the entire village would boycott all political parties. (Hìv Noªm asddm¶nëv hfw) When some thing rots. For his activities outside the house he needed money. He had a very brilliant son called John. Then Ousep told him .55.Ika mathyam maha balam. He was not at all disciplined and very poor in studies. Ikya mathyam maha balam(ssFIy Unity is great strength. you would become great.” 56. he realized how much Ousep was suffering due to poverty. Onnugil asande nenjathu. He used to quarrel and disrespect his teachers in school and most of the time. Koran master was very happy and told.(HìIn a²yw alm-_ew) Bimsâ s\©¯v AtàIfcnçv ]pd¯v) Either on the chest of the teacher or outside the school. told lies in the house and absented himself. But one day when he was trying to steal some body else’s purse he was caught and taken to police station.” 59. Dorai was the only son of a rich Brahmin family in Kerala. you did not discipline your son properly. “ Though you are rich and cultured. there was no high school in the village and children used to walk long distances to get educated. “Onnu cheenjal mathe onninu valam. Out of the sacrifice of mine. He told. Kanji is rice gruel.Orumayundengil ulakka melum kidakkam.60. People in general liked him.(Hcpabp−¦n De¡bnepw InS¡mw) If you have unity. you should catch the branch of a tamarind tree. At this time he met a political savant who knew about his good work. We do not find any improvement. He told Kamala that essence of a home is unity. One politician called Govindan once gave a talk in a village. That savant told him. Though they had money and willingness to spend. He could very easily grasp the situation. But soon he realized that his following was not sufficient to generate funds or get votes. Kochu Mon called both his sons and told. “If only both of you had realized this you would have lived happily. Koran and Nanu were hearing this talk. You should know that Orumayundengil ulakka melum kidakkam. Xavier was surprised at these allegations. Once Kamala’s father Ananthu paid a visit to their home. as they were not able to adjust. They also shout from the treetops as to what they have done. who did lot of social service. You try to be like your brother Xavier and prove. which leads to adjustment and sacrifice. you are lazy and never kept your mind engaged. He then joined a slightly popular party. He thought that he can start a party of his own and he did. Koran takes his rice gruel using a leaf spoon. unni pirannalum. Eventually he wanted to become a politician. which is popular in Kerala.” 63. their life became miserable. Leaf spoons using leaf of Jack tree are also very common) Politicians carry out reforms for the general public. Mathai started finding fault with the running of the house. Oru kombil pidichalum pulim kombil pidikkanam. (It is believed that Tamarind tree stem and branches are the strongest) Narayanan Kutti was a youngster. (Cfw sIm¼n ]nSn¨mepw ]pfns¡m¼n ]nSníWw) If you decide to catch for support on a light branch. Koran asked Nanu. what you have been doing has not been right. Though Subbaraman earned sufficiently. But he soon realized that that small party could not do much to him. While Mathai was an extremely lazy man who spent all the time doing nothing. “Mathai. This came there because. Kochu Mon had two sons –Mathai and Xavier. “ .) Kamala and her husband Subbaraman were always quarreling. Both of them were married and were living with Kochu Mon. Ozhukku vellathil azhukkilla (Hgpçv There is no dirt in flowing water. you are telling all these words because of the accumulated dirt in your mind. Xavier was a very industrious individual who was always engaged.” 62. both of them will fight from dawn to dusk as what has to be bought and what need not be bought.Iam kombil pidichalum pulim kombil pidikkanam. (In this proverb they assume that when you are united you would be prepared to adjust. He said that his father was partial and he was a bad man. (Onam is the most important annual harvest festival in Kerala and by Koran what is indicated is a very poor man. korannu kumbilil Kanji. “Narayanan Kutti. During the course of time. Ozhukku vellathil azhukkilla.Onam pirannalum.” 61.Has it not been told. you can even sleep on the top of a pestle. “What is he telling about? There has been no end to our suffering even now. Only they would be able to project your good work and get you the importance you are dreaming about .(HmWw shff¯n Agp¡nÃ) ]nd¶mepw D®n ]nd¶mepw tImcë æ¼nfn Iªn ) Whether it is a festival Onam or whether a child is born. If you were interested in joining politics. He told how the per capita income has increased and how the inflation index has been brought down. Due to his popularity he was made an office bearer of the party. you should have joined one of the premier political parties of Kerala. Two poor people. “ You have been always complaining about my not purchasing new cloths and jewelry for you. Because of this he thought several times before buying anything.Olam ninnitu kadalil irangamo? (Hmfw \n¶n«p ISen Cd§mtam) Can we get in to the sea. “What you were giving me the right advice. The new driver was a speed fiend. Ouseph refused point blank.(IS¶Â Iq«n IsÃdnbcpXv ) You should not throw stones at the gnat hive.” 64. “Onam pirannalum. One day he told his wife Malini. His wife got bored of this and told. I did not realise it for Kandal ariyathavan kondal ariyum. Naryanan’s car dashed against a tree and Narayanan was hospitalized with several serious injuries.” 67. the first thing we will do it is to go to the shop. He approached Ouseph for a loan. Gheeverghese had one more daughter to give in marriage but no money at all.”we have done the right thing. All these words are not for common people like us. His first son in law was Ouseph who was a very rich man. Raman Kutti could not tolerate it and started fighting with his bosses. “Kadalil chennalum naya nakkiye kudikku. after the tide stops? Krishnan had the bad habit of postponing every important decision. That driver. Every time he had to give his daughter in marriage he was forced to give huge dowry. Eventually. Two days after he took up the job. will understand when he experiences. Kuttan was a very poor man. Gheeverghese was living with his five daughters in Kottayam. the gnats will get agitated and bite you) Raman Kutti was a well-educated man and had a good job.Kathunna purayil ninnu oorunna kazhukkol labham. He invited Ouseph for the marriage. He struggled hard all his life.Kandal ariyathavan kondal ariyum. (If you throw. At the marriage Ouseph started demanding a diamond ring as Gheeverghese was . Narayanan was very fond of speed. Once one co-worker committed a big mistake and was removed from his job. unni pirannalum. As soon as it comes down. But his habit of thinking and rethinking on every purchase continued. it will only lick and drink.(ISen sN¶mepw \mbv \¡nsb IpSnbv¡q) Even if the dog goes to the sea. You should know that there is inflation now.” Then Malini replied. We have to tell you that Kadannal kootil kaalu eriyaruthu and that you will loose your job by this unnecessary act. told that he would not do it as it may lead to accidents. He always used to order his driver to go fast. korannu kumbilil Kanji.Kadannal kootil kaalu eriyaruthu. Though he used to do his job sincerely. Narayanan was a rich man.(I−m Adnbm¯h³ sIm−m Adnbpw) One. He traveled normally in his chauffeur driven car. Since he was not rich this made him very poor.(I¯p¶ Ducp¶ Ignt¡m em`w) ]cbn \n¶pw The rafter taken out from the burning roof is also profit for some people. They gave lots of money to Kuttan. he always used to speak of his rights and the rights of others. Then Gheeverghese sold his small house and took loan at back breaking interest and arranged the marriage of his last daughter.Kadalil chennalum naya nakkiye kudikku. They told him. I am just waiting for the inflation to subside.” 66.” 68. The old driver came to see him and Narayanan told him. who does not know when he sees. “Olam ninnitu kadalil irangamo?” 65. his children grew up and became rich. This irked his bosses.Then Nanu told. who was a sober man. Narayanan changed his driver because of this. ) Will a black crow become white like a crane if it takes bath? Koran was a barber of the village. Thevarude aana..) The log from the forest. because of our bad luck we are poor.Kadi ayalum moodi kudikkanam. Once a tsunami came to the village and Choman’s one son was killed. Choman was a very poor man and eked out living by begging in his village. “This year.” 73. The Onam festival came. “It is Ok because that boy even if he is alive would have suffered like Choman. The chief minister came to know of this .” That may be .(ImSnbmepw X³ æªv s]m³ Ipªp) aqSn æSníWw) Even if you are drinking a cheap gruel. Onam Unnanam. Kutti Narayanan who was a rich man and who was the president of the local body of the village was in charge of the distribution.) There was a big flood in a village. Thevarude aana. That family laughed at Koran and his wish to marry a girl from their house for his son and told. I do not have any money to celebrate Onam. He had few children. all of whom suffered a lot. cloths money etc.” Hearing this Choman got very wild and shouted at the rich man. “Kakka kulichal kokku akumo?” 70. (Im«nse XSn tXhcpsS B\ henbSm hen. Savithri’s husband got very upset because of this and told Savithri.He called Kutti Narayanan and told him. What is the point in telling this to all your friends? They would not pity you but only laugh at you. Gayathri was rich. The people of the village told about Ouseph.Kattile thadi. What you are doing is a sin . “Kadi ayalum moodi kudikkanam. He had several children. pull it as you like. At that time one rich man of the village told. you should drink it without public announcement. Lot of poor people got affected. Many rich people as well as the government rushed to help the affected villagers with supply of food. People started making fun of Savithri’s family. Over time his children worked very hard and became very rich. Savithri and Gayathri were neighbors. he had one bad luck after the other and was in great difficulty. He told his wife Sumathi. why do you bother.I am immediately removing you from your post. valiyeda vali. Savithri used to go on complaining about her poverty and how she was not able to buy even essentials to Gayathri. which was for several generations a noble family. Kutti Narayanan did not like the poor people and went on wasting the aids received and also supplied it to people who were not affected by the flood.(Im¡ípw Even for a crow its baby is a golden baby.Kanam Vittum. While Savithri was poor. “Yes.” 69.) Velayudhan was a very poor labourer. valiyeda vali. “Do not be so rude. Koran wanted to get a girl from a family. My son. in spite of all my hard ships is as dear to me as your son is to you.(ImWw hnddpw HmWw D®Ww) Even by selling your land . Gayathri in turn told to all her friends. God’s own elephant. you should eat the Onam feast. Don’t you know the saying. “Do you think. He considers Kathunna purayil ninnu oorunna kazhukkol labham. (Onam is the most important festival of Kerala. Gheeveghese protested and Ouseph insisted. (The temple elephants are used in dragging logs of wood from rivers in Kerala.” 71.Kakkakkum than kunju pon kunju. During a particular year..” 72..” Then she told. Kakkakkum than kunju pon kunju. “he is an extremely avaricious individual. that all this aid is Kattile thadi..giving his last daughter in marriage. Kakka kulichal kokku akumo?(Im¡ Ipfn¨m sImçv BIptam?. “Today I have decided that we will all eat in the hotel.Kuninju kayaranam.” Velayudhan agreeing with her asked. Once when his boss was away on tour. Vazha Naru. . “I can easily get you a very well paying job in Saudi Arabia. Because of this bad habit. Kudul edulthu kanichalum. Kudul edulthu kanichalum. “What nonsense are you talking. he thinks it is banana fiber. If you do not celebrate it. For some time he did not get any response from anywhere.the case but Onam is our only major festival. Only you have to give me some money to help you get that. he told him. He completed his graduate degree. parakkunnathine pidikkuga. He came hurriedly to the house and told his wife. Then his wife told him.?” But then Sundaresan started shouting loudly. That Chithur must be a different place because for at least 20 miles we do not have a river near our village. that is all! That is nothing great”.(IpS FSp¯p ImWn¨mepw hmg \mêv) Even if you take out your liver and show it. But when he was about to join the job. “Do not be foolish. our children will be disappointed.One day his wife had cooked good meals and was waiting for him. However. he was summoned for an interview for a small job. Kala Pethennu Kettu Kayaredukkuga!” 75. He applied for several jobs.” 78. Pisharody was a very ambitious youngster. Then Avarachan got furious and told his boss. Apart from that where is money with us to spend in a hotel. Onam Unnanamo?”(should we celebrate Onam even by selling our land?) 74. his boss always used to find fault with him. Avarachan had to take a lot of risk.” 77. try to catch that which flies. One day Rama Iyer was hearing the news in the radio. parakkunnathine pidikkuga. “Whatever I tell you is like Kudam Kamizhthi vechu vellam Ozhicha pole to you.(æ\nªp IbdWw… sRfnªp Cd§Ww) When you enter it should be with bowed head and when you come out it should be with raised head. when you hear that the Ox has given birth. Rama Iyer became extremely agitated and started shouting to his children and wife to move to the upstairs with all their material. “For you as far as I am concerned.” Kanam Vittum .” 76. You are acting like. His wife told.Kudam Kamizhthi vechu vellam Ozhicha pole. After about a year. So take some loan and we will celebrate Onam. he underwent many sufferings. “Oh. All this will go waste.Kala Petennu Kettu Kayar edukkuga! (Imf s]äìv tI«bpS³ IbÀ FSpçI) Like taking a rope to tie the calf. Kittiyathine vittitu. What you are suggesting is like. Sundaresan had a big family but was a spend thrift. Kittiyathine vittitu. Avarachan was a very sincere worker.” His wife protested and told. But when Avarachan’s boss returned.” When Pisharody told this to his father. jelinju iranganam. Most of the time money was in short supply in their house . take a risky decision. and got it.(In«nbXns\ hn«n«v ]dç¶Xns\ ]nSníphm³ {ianbvçI) After leaving out what you have in your hand. their neighbor Mathulla told Pisharody. “I have already cooked. Vazha Naru. They announced that there was going to be a big flood from the river in Chithur and they should immediately start taking precautions. and save the company. (IpSw Iagv¯nsh¨v shffw Hgn¨t¸mse) Like pouring water in to pot placed upside down. When you face them with facts. Sridharan’s grandpa asked. that he was very proud of himself.” 82.” Kurudante nattil Konkannan Rajavu. At last he found it among his baby’s toys. The office also decided to punish Rasamani. Nanu Asan told her. that they should report the theft to the police.(Ip´wt]mbm When a spear is lost. As was his wont. If any others would have been elected as leader. He was very intelligent and was a post graduate .Kundham poyal kudathilum thirayanam. “Kuninju kayaranam. Kurudante nattil Konkannan Rajavu (IpcpSsâ IpS¯nepw XncbWw) ]«n ISnbv¡nà ) \m«n tIm¦®³ cmPmhpv) In the land of blind. you should even search in a pot. A new political party was formed in Kerala. The public was wondering how this new political party will survive. His daughter who was working in a government office told him that her boss always shouts at her. Mookilla Rajyathu Muri Mookan Rajavu (aq¡nÃm cmPy¯v apdnaq¡³ cmPmhpv) In the land where no body has a nose. She searched for it in her bedroom and bathroom and told her husband. In fact you should be afraid of others in your office who act as if they are good. who a second rung leader but who was not known as very corrupt as their leader. that one who has a crooked vision is the king. Your boss seems to be a bully.) Paru had misplaced her diamond necklace. Rasamani was a very honest but garrulous worker. what are those books for. Sridharan replied that experts wrote them on interview. This necklace has been removed by our baby from our bedroom and has been mixed with his toys. Bullies are normally cowards. He purchased several books on the subject and took it home. some times we may find it in impossible places like this. Kurakkum Patti Kadikkilla (Ipcbvçw The barking bitch does not bite. So he started searching for it in the house. This was seen by Rasamani. They thought that they will elect the most corrupt among them as a leader. His Boss Velayudhan once took a small bribe from a poor man.” 80. Nanu Asan was a very wise man. He tried for many jobs and at the interview stage he failed to get them. who was a wise man asked Sridharan. jelinju iranganam. All the people who joined the political party were corrupt people. “Kurakkum Patti Kadikkilla. He never was able to keep any secrets. When you are searching for a thing. (What you are searching may be in a very unlikely spot. But her husband was not convinced that it was stolen. A complaint was made by one of the enemies of Velayudhan and he was punished.”. 81 83. He told Paru. (Ipfnbv¡msX Carrying wet clothes without taking a bath. You do not know this and that is why you are failing in all interviews.No.The only problem with him was. His grandpa Kunju Raman. For selfish reasons they may even harm you. She told him that she was afraid about loosing her job. the one with half nose would be king. This proverb though worded differently is same as the proverb given in S. But what happened was they elected Achyuthan. he felt that he did not know how to face an interview.. no body would have voted for them. Somehow.” 79.” 81. they tend to run away.Sridharan was a modern day youngster in search of a job. because they Cud³ NpaçI) . Then a news paper wrote. “Has it been written in the book that for an interview.Kulikkathe eram chumukkuga. he told this to many people. “Don’t you know that Kundam poyal kudathilum thirayanam. what is important to know is. meen pidikkan pattumo/” 87. Pavithra Verma who was never used to do any work had to search for a paying job. After his studies he got a job in a big firm exporting fish. Raman. “Kai nanayathe. he told his wife that he will not do that work from that day because he was feeling tired by doing that job. The baby became spoilt because of this reason. Over years the family lost all its wealth.thought he was also involved in taking the bribe. Whatever the baby wanted was given. very severely. who was Abdullah’s boss.(IqsS InSç¶hs\ cm¸\n Adnbq) The one who sleeps with you will know whether you had night fever. Naturally the cloths of Pavithra Verma got very dirty When he went home. Appu Kuttan and Malathi felt that what they have done is wrong and their uncle told them that. None of them no about that aspect of him because only. Krishnan master was a very strict head master. But he was not qualified or equipped for doing any work. how inefficient you are and you also know about the efficiency of Abdullah. “You know well . And also his cloths got dirty. One day when was caught and put in the jail. was a very inefficient individual.Koode kidakkunnavannu Raa pani ariyam. “Kayooku ullavan Karyakkaran.) Pavithra Verma belonged to a king’s family in Kerala. “Kulippichu kulipichu kuttiye kanathayi. The baby was not punished for any reason. When he grew up he became a very selfish and very bad boy who used to trouble people. the baby vanished. Do you by chance know a very cruel man called Krishnan Master. we strictly go by the saying.Koriya kinatile Uravu ullu. Then she asked him. To bring his school glory he punished wrong doing by all the students.” 86.” Then Krishnan master’s sister told. In running a firm like this. “He is really a very nice man who used to be very sad in his house because he was forced to punish the children in the school.” 88. One day one rich cultivator offered a him a menial job in his farm. Raman went to the managing director and protested. “Oh you are from that village. Both the fishermen who were employed by the firm to catch fish as well as the big buyers preferred to deal with Abdullah rather than Raman. That girl told her. Koode kidakkunnavannu Raa pani ariyam.Kayooku ullavan Karyakkaran. meen pidikkan pattumo (ssI \\bmsX ao³ ]nSním³ ]äptam) Can you catch fish without wetting your hand ? (Here it refers to the fisherman who catch fish using nets. He told Raman. (tImcnb Imcy¡mc³) InWddnse Ddhbpffq…) . So the company one-day dismissed Raman and appointed Abdullah in his place. (Meaning “too much love will spoil the child”) Appu Kuttan and Malathi got a son very long time after their marriage. All students called him as one without any heart. Kulippichu kulipichu kuttiye kanathayi (Ipfn¸n¨p Ipfn¸n¨p Ip«nsb ImWmXmbn) By giving bath again and again.” 85. Rasamanis friends told that this was a typical case of Kulikkathe eram chumukkuga 84.Kai nanayathe. (ssI¿pçffh³ He who has the ability would be the leader Abdullah who was very intelligent and capable studied well. They loved him a lot. Oneday Krishnan master’s sister happened to meet one of the students of Krishnan master in a marriage. He failed miserably. That day Raman Panikkar was forced to go by walk to the neighboring shop to buy some provisions.” Unless you use your knowledge you will never gain more of it. You possibly do not know the saying. ( The friend will point out your defects to you. there is no need for a mirror. every one who takes a stick. “Changathi nannayal. Raman panikkar was a very proud man. amcmÀ Bætam…?) (KXn sI«m ]pen ]pÃpw Xn¶pw ) If pushed down by misfortune. the spring will get energized. my classmate. He was after all. “ I was always thinking that your friends. He was from a very rich family of astrologers. Since he was very high up in the political hierarchy. His friends told him. Narayanan Poduval was the candidate for his village for a major political party. All these friends used to flatter him and tell him that all that he was doing was right. we can find out whether we are popular in the constituency. it is definite that slowly you will be thrown out. kannadi Venda. After he completed his course. would tell you about the wrong decisions you made. The leader of his party told him. The Tsu Nami came and several poor people living near the beach died. You should know that. (N§mXn \¶mbm I®mSn th−) If you have a good friend. After he left the shop owner told his assistant.” 91. Nambisan learnt computer software in Mumbai. One day he received a news item from the government saying that there is a possibility of Tsu Nami in his district. You should have chosen your friends properly. He was a very irresponsible man both in social as well as in official life. Nambisan was left where he was.” 89.Changathi nannayal. With your attitude. who is a great director now. he had lot of friends surrounding him. He joined a big software company but rarely used his knowledge. He kept on reading books and used his knowledge well. Raman Kutti then . Even when he was a child. Slowly his knowledge got rusted. Later he worked as an apprentice for many ace directors and became very famous as a film director. But slowly bad times came.) Narayanan poduval was a big politician and also a very rich man. become a drummer? (Marar is a caste in Kerala who are expert drummers) Gopalakrishnan studied in the National film institute. that he would definitely win. one day told him.”Do you see the fate of Raman Panikkar. He was extremely lazy and was very egoistic. “Just because you are his class mate. Nambisan’s friend Chacko .Gathi kettal Puli pullum thinnum. He simply did not bother about the message. His success was mainly due to his hard work and constant learning. his family moved outside only in a car. even a tiger will eat grass. After all it is only through them. Before this I never believed that Gathi kettal Puli pullum thinnum. but he lost. We learned the same thing. because of his popularity. Govindan was one of his classmates in the same National Film Institute. “See that Gopalakrishnan.Koleduthavanokke Marar Akumo? (tImseSp¯hs\ms¡ Will. The family of Raman Panikkar lost all their wealth. Going by walk or by cycling was unthinkable to him. Raman Kutty was a district collector of Ernakulam district. he directly applied for big positions. After some time while David got a big hike. I am not lucky while he is. Koriya kinathile Uravu ullu. Chatha kuttiyude Jadagam nokkuga! (N¯ Ip«nbpsS PmXIw t\mçI ) Studying the horoscope of a dead child. One day they were forced to sell the only one car that was remaining. But one of his colleagues David who was not as qualified as Nambisan worked very hard. Koleduthavanokke Marar Akumo?” 90.Only in the well from which water is drawn. One day he was complaining to his friend. you cannot be like him. In one of the assembly elections in Kerala.”” 92. kannadi venda.” Then his friend replied. “ Had Unni’s parents taught him good habits. His boss then raised his voice and shouted. One of his friends. “You useless scoundrel. The old man replied. This cannot continue. he saw one old man being chased by few thugs. People of the area were telling among themselves. “Sir. “. “ 97. koorangum. This is too much for me. a rich man. They never chided him for any thing. I will beat you. “I never expected this out of you.” 95. Achyuthan kept away from his presence. People knowing Achyuthan well told. If you shout at me like this. Kumaran was a very poor villager. Kumaran ran after them and chased the thugs away. “Chatha kuttiyude Jadagam nokkuga!” 93. I have never seen even hundred rupees together. Slowly Unni became a big drunkard. In fact many people like me. But this ocean like money is like a drop of water for me.”.) ]q¨… ]q¨ ) . Then they laughed at him and told that his action was like. married her because of her beauty. All well meaning friends went and told Unni’s parents about it. But they did not bother. (tNmdn§pw Iqd§pw) Food from this house but devotion to the other house. I normally keep to my job and never bother about others. You have Choringum. His parents gave him whatever he wanted. she used to take away money from the safe of Nanu without his knowledge and started giving it to her parents and brothers. One of them was the habit of drinking. One day Nanu caught her red handed and told her.Chottayile Seelam Chudala vare.rushed there and told them that the government has decided to give huge money compensation to the families of those who lost their life. when you step on it? Achyuthan was an extremely soft spoken and nice individual working in a government office. That old man asked Kumaran’s address and went back to his home. “No. cat (Parrot repeats without understanding. he would not have become a drunkard like this.Chavittiyal kadikkatha pambundo? (Nhn«nbm ISním¯ ]m¼pt−m…? ) Is there a snake. “Chavittiyal kadikkatha pambundo?” 94. You never speak to any body.Chirattayile vellam urumbinnu samudram. “He shouted back.Thathamme Poocha Poocha (X¯t½ Parrot says cat . “You are useless fellow.” 96. Kumaran shifted to the city and was living in a small house. All people hate you. which will not bite. (Np«bnse shffw Ddp¼nëv kap{Zw ) ioew NpSse hsc ) The habits of childhood will remain till the funeral pyre. Did they not know that Chottayile Seelam Chudala vare. Unni was a rich man’s only son. Initially she was very cordial to Nanu and his relatives. . Nanu . One day while he was returning at night. His boss was a born bully. Kumaran started weeping and told the old man. Because of this. Choringum. Krishnan got him a small job in a city. Janaki was a pretty girl from a poor family. But as times changed she started hating Nanu’s reatives. sir.” Achyuthan replied. He used to terrorize every body. That old man was the richest man in the town and he gave him a present of ten thousand rupees. “ It is not I but you who are a son of bitch. Not only that. son of a bitch” This irritated Achyuthan too much.” I understand that Chirattayile vellam urumbinnu samudram. One day his boss suddenly called him and told.” The boss was terrified and kept quiet. Next day a very big car came to Kumaran’s house and took him to the old man’s office. Unni got in to several bad habits. (Nnc«bnse The water in the coconut shell is like ocean to the ant. Nanu gave her lot of money to spend. koorangum. the sea is only knee deep Kuriakose was a very poor man. who used to say often. That customer later came and told this to Chummar. (Xsâ I®n tImencntí Bcmsâ I®nse IcSv FSpçhm³ {ianícpXv) Trying to remove the dust from other’s eyes. He was suffering a lot in the town where he was born. “I am God”. The small political party which started it all. who told him to join the army. He did join the army and to bid good bye he went to his sister’s house. when there is a stick in one’s own eye. 102..” 100. because he was not getting anything to eat. One of the small political parties of Kerala thought that exploiting religion would get it lot of votes. The disciple said. arande kannile karadedukkan sramikkuga. (Xm³ Ipgn¨ Ipgnbn Xm³ Xs¶ hogpw ) You will fall in the pit that you. How can I drink it. In the next election they also started canvassing votes based on the voters community.There was a very great saint. . While Raman Nair was not able to bear the losses and cracked down. (Xobn Ipcp¯Xv shbne¯v hmSnà ) That. He told “You are a liar and I am dismissing you immediately. Chummar started shouting at Abdullah in public.Than kuzicha kuzhiyil thaan thanne vizhum. Other big political parties were watching this. One day he met Major Narayanan. Your action is like Thande kannil kol irikke. Tharakan told Raman Nair. will not wilt in the sun. People referring to the small political party told.”. Abdullah was a small servant in his shop. he gave one of the customer two Kg of rice instead of one Kg. veyyilathu vadilla” 101. You are proving the proverb . Chummar was a very big businessman who was corrupt. One day the sage went to a black smith’s shop and drank one tumbler of molten iron. There were days when he decided to commit suicide . One day when both of them met.“ 99. Raman Nair belonged to a very rich family and improved his fortunes while Tharakan belonging to a very poor family struggled hard and became rich. “Sir. The disciple fell at the feet of the sage and begged his pardon.Chakaan Thuninjal Samudravum Muzhamkal (NmIm³ Xp\nªm kap{Zhpw apgwIm ) Having decided to die. “You are great and so you did it. There were two rich people in a town dealing with rubber. She cried a lot and told him that he may die. by mistake . He was also a well known black marketer. Thathamme Poocha Poocha”. just like his teacher. 98.” Then the sage told. Had I not joined the army. “Theeyil kuruthatu. So in a small constituency they started canvassing votes of a community and won the election. “I am god “similar to what I tell. was washed out in the elections. Both of them were prospering. Most of the days he was not taking any food. Not only you deceive public but you also lie to the government. . I would have died of starvation. Then he offered the same to his disciple. Tharakan laughingly underwent all the troubles. Chakkuruvi padiyal ellavarum Chakum. Bhagavathar padiyal . arante kannile karadedukkan sramikkuga. yourself have dug. Kuriakose told her “Chakaan Thuninjal Samudravum Muzhamkal.” Then Abdullah retorted.Thante kannil kol irikke. veyyilathu vadilla.Theeyil kuruthatu . One day . One of his half-baked disciples also started saying “I am God”. There was a big slump in the market. I will not even be able to touch it.” Than kuzicha kuzhiyil thaan thanne vizhum. “Then why are you repeating. chakkurviyum chakum. which germinated in fire. I told a lie by mistake but you are a well known liar. But Ananthan was a dreamer. Krishnan marar one day warned Damodaran that he will die if he takes treatment from Vaidyan.O ---------- . It normally sings at night. If poor people like us visit that hospital. “Chama mathram undayal Chandanam thodanokkumo?. With our earnings. would you be able to touch sandal paste. Chanja Madil Chadikkum. you would be deceived. you have to earn lot of wealth. Mamooti’s business is already tottering.) Ananthan Nair was a peon in a small office. where the rich people are studying. (Chakkuruvi is a bird of ill omen. With the popularity of allopathic system. If you are going to dream that way. it would be difficult for us even to send our son to a good school.) Krishnan Marar was a friend of Damodaran. Then his father told him. If you join him. (Millets are crops with very poor returns and Sandal paste is normally very costly. One day he told his wife. Mohammad Kutti consulted his father about joining the business of Mamooti.Chanja Madil Chadikkum. chakkurviyum chakum.. “I am thinking of putting our son in the public School. some people will die. Damodaran was sick and he used to consult a local Vaidyan (Ayurvedic doctor) whenever he was ill. not only me but my entire family will die of starvation. He was struggling to live with his wife and a baby son. People believed that if Chakkurvi sings. (Nmª The sloping wall will give way.Chama mathram undayal Chandanam thodanokkumo? aXn NXnípw) Nµ\w sXmSphm³ Hçtam.” 104.” 103.?) (Nma am{Xw D−mbm If you harvest only millets.” Then she told him. “Chakkuruvi padiyal ellavarum Chakum. Damodaran replied. F¶m `mKhXÀ ]mSnbm Nmçcphnbpw Nmæw ) If Chakkurvi sings all people will die but if our musician sings even Chakkuruvi will die.(Nmçcphn ]mSnbm FÃmhcpw Nmæw. Bhagavathar padiyal . and advised him to go to the Super specialty hospital.” ---------. every body felt that the local Vaidyan was no good. 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