చిత్త స్వాతులు కురవకపోతే చీమకు కూడా నాంబ్రం

chitta svatulu kuravakapote chimaku kuda nambram

Translation

If Chitta and Swathi rains fail, even an ant will have no food.

Meaning

This is an agricultural proverb referring to the 'Chitta' and 'Swathi' lunar mansions (kartyas). It signifies that if it does not rain during these specific periods, a severe drought will follow, resulting in such a lack of grain/food that even a tiny ant will find nothing to eat.

Related Phrases

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.

If it rains during the Chitta star period, tamarind trees will bear fruit.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the rain cycles (Karti). It suggests that rainfall during the 'Chitta Karte' (a specific lunar mansion/period usually in late September or October) is crucial and highly beneficial for the yield of tamarind trees and overall crop prosperity.

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.

Age is crunchy, duck is crunchy.

This expression is used to describe the vigor and energy of youth. It implies that during one's prime age, even a tough or 'crunchy' meat like duck can be easily digested and enjoyed. It signifies that everything seems favorable and manageable when one is young and healthy.

A thundering cloud will not fail to rain.

This expression is used to signify that when there are strong indications or warnings of an event (like a person's anger or a developing situation), the outcome is inevitable. It implies that certain actions or consequences will surely follow their preceding signs.

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.

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.

Even crows do not touch the food of a goldsmith.

This expression is used to describe an extremely stingy or miserly person. It suggests that a person is so greedy or manipulative (traditionally associated with the stereotype of goldsmiths skimming off gold) that their food or wealth is considered cursed or tainted, to the point that even scavengers like crows would avoid it.

If the wife is steady, the farm is steady.

This proverb emphasizes the central role of a woman in managing a household and its prosperity. It means that if a wife is disciplined, hardworking, and manages the home well, the family's assets and livelihood (symbolized by the 'farm') will also be stable and successful.