Literal Meaning

Eating up everything in one swoop, turned Mulajje into a hush

Implied Meaning

An unexpected windfall should be saved for a rainy day

Origin

Mulajje was once a thriving village until, during a big harvest, its residents ate too much, including the seeds for the next planting season. When all hope of eating anything in the future was dashed, Mulajje became desserted and turned into a bush