భరణి కురిస్తే ధరణి పండును

bharani kuriste dharani pandunu

Translation

If it rains during the Bharani kirtu (star), the earth will yield a great harvest.

Meaning

This is a traditional agricultural proverb. It means that rainfall occurring during the Bharani period (a specific period in the lunar calendar) is highly beneficial for crops, leading to a bountiful harvest across the land.

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If it rains during the Arudra season, there is no poverty.

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