చిత్త వర్షం చిత్తం వచ్చినచోట పడుతుంది

chitta varsham chittam vachchinachota padutundi

Translation

Rain during the Chitta star period falls wherever it pleases.

Meaning

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.

Related Phrases

If burnt, it leaves a scar; if heated/tempered, it becomes soft.

This proverb highlights the difference between harshness and patience. It suggests that reacting with extreme anger (burning) causes permanent damage or scars in relationships, whereas treating a situation with controlled, gentle persistence (tempering/heating) makes things pliable and manageable.

A moment of mind, a moment of illusion

This expression describes a person who is fickle-minded or highly unpredictable. It refers to someone whose thoughts, decisions, or moods change instantly, making it impossible to rely on their word or state of mind for more than a moment.

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.

As if a portrait has come to life

This expression is used to describe something that is exceptionally realistic, beautiful, or vibrant. It is often used as a compliment for high-quality art, a very lifelike sculpture, or even to describe someone's striking beauty or presence as if a painted figure stepped out of a canvas.

The daughter-in-law ruled by the mother-in-law, and the paddy crop affected by the Chitta rain.

This proverb highlights things that yield excellent results. Just as paddy grows lush and heavy-grained when it rains during the Chitta star period, a daughter-in-law who is disciplined and guided by an experienced mother-in-law becomes well-versed in managing a household and conducting herself properly.

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 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.

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.

Rain during the Swati nakshatra is a joy for the taro plant.

This is a traditional agricultural observation. It signifies that rainfall during the Swati star (an astronomical period occurring in October) is exceptionally beneficial for root crops like Colocasia (taro). It is used to describe a situation where a specific event brings immense benefits to a particular entity.

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.