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This proverb is used to describe a futile effort or helping someone who is ungrateful or incapable of improvement. Just as seeds sown on a bald head are wasted and won't grow, whereas even on a rubbish heap (dibba) they might at least serve as fertilizer or sprout, it suggests that your resources or efforts are better spent anywhere else rather than on a completely useless or unappreciative person.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the Ashlesha Karti (monsoon period). It signifies that during this specific period, even light but consistent rainfall is extremely beneficial for the paddy crop, ensuring a bountiful harvest that meets the farmer's expectations.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the lunar mansion (Nakshatra) system. It signifies that the Ashlesha Karti (usually occurring in August) brings favorable rains and soil conditions, making it the ideal time for transplanting paddy to ensure a bumper harvest.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb referring to the 'Ashlesha' Karthe (a specific period in the lunar calendar). It signifies that if crops begin to flower or bloom during this period, the yield will be exceptionally bountiful and abundant. It highlights the importance of seasonal timing in farming.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to timing and the lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It emphasizes that performing a task at the right time (Ashlesha karti) with fewer resources is far more productive than doing it late (Magha karti) with more resources. It highlights the importance of seasonal timing in farming for a better yield.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb. Ashlesha is a specific 'karti' (solar mansion) in the lunar calendar associated with heavy rains. The saying suggests that even if you sow only a tiny amount ('addedu') during this fertile period, the yield will be excellent due to the favorable weather, emphasizing the importance of timing in farming.

This is a popular Telugu proverb or folk belief regarding the Ashlesha Karti (a specific period in the traditional agricultural calendar). It is a hyperbolic way to describe the intense power and medicinal qualities attributed to the rains during this period. It implies that these rains are so transformative and rejuvenating that they can perform the impossible, like changing one's gender. Practically, it highlights the importance of these rains for health and agriculture.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the monsoon cycles. Arudra is an auspicious star/period for sowing crops. It means that seeds sown during this specific rainy period will yield an abundant harvest. It emphasizes the importance of timing in farming and suggests that even a small effort at the right time leads to great results.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a lot of effort or resources are put into something, but the final outcome or yield is disappointingly small. It highlights wastefulness or inefficiency.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It emphasizes the importance of timing over quantity. In the context of farming, the weather conditions during 'Chitta' are considered much more favorable for crops than 'Hasta'. Therefore, even a small effort at the right time yields better results than a massive effort at the wrong time.