ఆరుద్ర మొదటి పాదాన ఎత్తితే, ఆరంభాలు చెడుతాయి.

arudra modati padana ettite, arambhalu chedutayi.

Translation

If a project is started during the first quarter of the Arudra nakshatra, the beginnings will be ruined.

Meaning

This is a traditional astrological saying or superstition used in Telugu culture regarding agriculture and new ventures. It suggests that tasks initiated during the specific initial phase of the Arudra star (nakshatra) are destined for failure or will face significant hurdles. It is used to caution people to choose an auspicious time (muhurtham) before starting important work.

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