చిత్త చిత్తగించి, స్వాతి చల్లచేసి, విశాఖ విసరకుంటే, అనూరాధలో అడిగినంత వండుతాను అన్నదట వరి
chitta chittaginchi, svati challachesi, vishakha visarakunte, anuradhalo adiginanta vandutanu annadata vari
If Chitta rains, Swati cools down, and Vishakha does not blow away, then in Anuradha, the paddy says it will cook as much as asked.
This is an agricultural proverb related to the lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It describes the ideal weather conditions for a bumper paddy crop: good rain during Chitta, cool weather during Swati, and no destructive winds during Vishakha. If these conditions are met, the harvest during Anuradha will be so plentiful that there will be enough food for everyone.
Related Phrases
చిత్త వర్షం చిత్తం వచ్చినచోట పడుతుంది
chitta varsham chittam vachchinachota padutundi
Rain during the Chitta star period falls wherever it pleases.
This proverb is based on agricultural observations regarding the 'Chitta' nakshatram (a specific period in the lunar calendar). It suggests that rainfall during this time is highly unpredictable and localized, falling in one spot while leaving a nearby area dry. It is used metaphorically to describe situations that are inconsistent, whimsical, or depend entirely on the unpredictable will of a person or nature.
చిత్త స్వాతుల చిత్తగించి, విశాఖ ఒక్క విసరు విసిరితే, మొదలు తంతే ఏడు గింజలు రాలుతాయి.
chitta svatula chittaginchi, vishakha okka visaru visirite, modalu tante edu ginjalu ralutayi.
If Chitta and Swati stars are favorable and Vishakha star provides one strong gust (rain), kicking the plant at its base will drop seven grains.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the monsoon season. It suggests that if it rains well during the periods of Chitta, Swati, and Vishakha lunar mansions (nakshatras), the crop yield will be so abundant and healthy that even a small nudge to the plant will result in a heavy harvest.
చిత్త చిత్తగించి, స్వాతి దయచేసి, విశాఖ విసిరికొట్టకుంటే, వీసానికి పుట్టెడు పండుతాను అన్నదట.
chitta chittaginchi, svati dayachesi, vishakha visirikottakunte, visaniki puttedu pandutanu annadata.
"If Chitta is kind, if Svāti shows favor, and if Visākha does not blow too much, I will produce a Puṭṭi [ of corn ] to a Visam [ of land ]" said [ the field ]. Chitta and Svāti are the 14th and 15th lunar mansions, in which rain is expected. Visākha is the 16th lunar mansion in which high winds are common.—Puṭṭi is a corn measure of 500lbs. Visam is the fraction 1/16 —here the 16th part of a Guntā, a land measure equal to 3/16 of an acre. Calm weather in June sets corn in tune. A shower in July, when the corn begins to fill, Is worth a plough of oxen, and all belongs there till. Dry August and warm doth harvest no harm.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the lunar mansions (Karthulu). It means that if there is good rainfall during the Chitta and Swati periods, and if the Vishakha winds are not destructive, the harvest will be so bountiful that even a tiny piece of land (Veesam) will yield a huge quantity (Putti) of grain.
చిత్త చిత్తగించి, స్వాతి చల్లగా చూచి, విశాఖ విసరకుంటే, వీసానికి పుట్టెడు పండుతాను అన్నదట జొన్న
chitta chittaginchi, svati challaga chuchi, vishakha visarakunte, visaniki puttedu pandutanu annadata jonna
Sorghum says: If Chitta rains, Swati looks kindly, and Vishakha does not blow away, I will yield a Puttedu for every Visa.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the rainy season and the harvest of Jowar (Sorghum). It explains the ideal weather conditions needed during specific lunar mansions (Nakshatras) for a bumper crop. 'Chitta' needs rainfall, 'Swati' should be cool/pleasant, and 'Vishakha' should not have heavy winds that knock the grain down. If these conditions are met, even a tiny amount of seed (Visa) will yield a massive harvest (Puttedu).
చిత్త జల్లు చిత్త ఉబ్బి
chitta jallu chitta ubbi
The rain in Chitta Nakshatram makes the heart swell with joy.
This is a traditional agricultural saying referring to the 'Chitta' monsoon period. It implies that light showers during this specific time are highly beneficial for crops, bringing immense happiness and prosperity to farmers.
అనూరాధలో అడిగినంత పంట.
anuradhalo adiginanta panta.
In the Anuradha season, the harvest is as much as you ask for.
This is an agricultural proverb related to the 'Anuradha Karti' (a specific period in the traditional lunar calendar). It implies that rainfall and weather conditions during this period are so favorable that farmers will get a bumper crop, fulfilling all their expectations.
హస్తలో అడ్జెడు చల్లేకంటే, చిత్తలో చిట్టెడు చల్లేది మేలు.
hastalo adjedu challekante, chittalo chittedu challedi melu.
Sowing a small measure in the Chitta season is better than sowing a large measure in the Hasta season.
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.
చిత్త చినుకు తన చిత్తమున్న చోట పడుతుంది.
chitta chinuku tana chittamunna chota padutundi.
The rain of the Chitta star falls wherever it pleases.
This proverb refers to the Chitta Karthe (a specific period in the lunar calendar). It describes the unpredictable nature of rainfall during this time, which is often localized rather than widespread. In a broader sense, it is used to describe a person who acts solely according to their own whims and fancies, or situations where outcomes are highly selective and arbitrary.
చిత్తలో చల్లితే చిట్టెడు కావు
chittalo challite chittedu kavu
If sown during the Chitta rain star period, you won't even get a handful of yield.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb referring to the Chitta Karthe (an astrological period). It suggests that crops sown during this specific time will not yield good results due to unfavorable weather conditions, emphasizing the importance of timing in farming.
చిత్త స్వాతి సంధించినట్లు
chitta svati sandhinchinatlu
Like the meeting of Chitta and Swathi (nakshatras).
This expression refers to the rare and timely occurrence of two favorable events happening together. In astrology/agriculture, Chitta and Swathi are consecutive lunar mansions (nakshatras). It is used to describe a perfect synchronization or a fortunate coincidence where everything falls perfectly into place.