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English: "The one who eats will be hungry again." malayalam poorukal
A distinct feature of many Poorukal is the disregard for strict grammatical gender agreement. An object may be personified as a male figure in one riddle and a female figure in another, emphasizing the fluidity of folk imagination over linguistic rigidity. The language used is often raw, colloquial, and rhythmic, making them easy to memorize and transmit orally. Want to learn more