గర్భకార్తె వర్షాలకు దిబ్బలు కూడా కరుగుతాయి

This expression is used to describe a situation where the outcome or result is proportional to the effort or signs shown. It implies that one should not expect a massive result (heavy rain) if the indications or efforts (lightning) are minimal. It is often used to tell someone that they will get exactly what they deserve or what they have worked for, no more and no less.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb implying that if it rains during the Deepavali festival season, the rains are so widespread and persistent that they affect vast regions and potentially cross geographical boundaries. It signifies a period of heavy, extensive monsoon activity.

This proverb refers to the agricultural cycle and physical labor. After the lush monsoon season (Sravanam and Bhadrapadam) where food is plenty and work is less, the month of Karthika marks the beginning of the intense harvest season. It implies that the hard work required during this time will burn off any body fat accumulated during the resting period.

This proverb conveys that essential natural processes or necessary actions do not stop just because they might lead to some difficulties. It is used to suggest that one should not stop working or progressing out of fear of potential risks or side effects that are beyond their control.

This expression refers to a chain of retribution or a cycle of actions where one person's aggression towards someone weaker is met with similar treatment from someone stronger. It is used to describe situations where a bully gets a taste of their own medicine or to illustrate that there is always someone more powerful who can serve justice or karma.

This expression is used to describe a person or situation that has a grand reputation or a high-sounding title, but lacks substance or quality in reality. It is similar to the English proverb 'Great cry and little wool' or 'All that glitters is not gold.'

This is a traditional agricultural and weather-related proverb. It means that if it rains during the Deepavali festival season, the rains will be so widespread and heavy that they reach far-off lands or 'cross the oceans'. It is often used to signify the intensity and far-reaching nature of the Northeast monsoon in the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh.

This expression is used to describe a logical fallacy where someone attributes a natural or inevitable event to a coincidental action. It highlights how people mistakenly claim credit for things that were going to happen anyway, similar to thinking that a frog's croaking actually caused the rain to fall.

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.

This expression describes a chain reaction of consequences or a cycle of karma. It is used to convey that if someone bullies or harms a weaker person, there is always someone stronger or more powerful who will eventually do the same to them. It highlights the idea of 'tit for tat' and that everyone is accountable to someone else.