చిత్త జల్లు చిత్త ఉబ్బి

chitta jallu chitta ubbi

Translation

The rain in Chitta Nakshatram makes the heart swell with joy.

Meaning

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.

Related Phrases

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.

Saree is a painting, blouse is gold lace

This expression is used to describe someone who is exceptionally well-dressed or a situation where things are very decorative and ornate. It highlights a perfect aesthetic combination where both the main element (saree) and the accessory (blouse) are of high quality and beauty.

Chitta drizzle - Swati rain

This is a traditional agricultural proverb referring to the rainfall patterns during specific lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It means that rainfall starting as a light drizzle during Chitta Nakshatra often leads to heavy, beneficial rains by Swati Nakshatra, which is considered highly auspicious for crops and the formation of pearls in oysters.

Slight drizzles or pitter-patter during the Chitta nakshatra.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the rainy season and the Chitta nakshatra (constellation). It implies that even small, scattered drizzles during this period are highly beneficial for the crops and the soil, signaling the transition of seasons.

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).

Clouds of Sravana month, showers of Chitta constellation.

This expression is used to describe something that is transient, inconsistent, or lacks substance. Just as clouds in the Shravana month often pass without heavy rain and showers during the Chitta Nakshatra are brief and scattered, it refers to efforts or promises that appear significant but result in very little.

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.

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.

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.

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.