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Neyyaal Erinudhuppem Endratraal KelavaiyaalKaamam Nudhuppem Enal

With butter-oil extinguish fire! 'Twill proveHarder by scandal to extinguish love

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To say that one could extinguish passion by rumour is like extinguishing fire with ghee