హస్తకు ఆది పంట, చిత్తకు చివరి పంట

This expression is used to describe a situation where a small effort or a modest beginning leads to a surprisingly large or abundant result. It is often used to praise high productivity or unexpected success from minimal resources.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to monsoon patterns. It suggests that if there is heavy wind during the 'Hasta' rain period (causing leaves to shake/flutter), it indicates a lack of moisture or a change in weather that prevents rains from occurring in the subsequent 'Chitta' period.

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.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It means that crops sown during the Hasta rain period result in a bountiful harvest, whereas crops sown by the time of Chitta rains provide just enough for a final meal, implying it is the very end of the sowing season and yields will be minimal.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the rain and the growth of the paddy crop during specific lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It means that if it rains during the 'Hasta' Nakshatra, the grain develops secretly/deeply within the plant (Anagu Potta), and if it rains during the 'Chitta' Nakshatra, the grain matures and bursts forth ready for harvest (Chitu Potta). It emphasizes the importance of late-season rains for a good yield.

This proverb highlights the essential requirements for success in specific tasks. Just as manure (pantu) is necessary for a healthy crop yield, constant stirring or tending (maratu) is necessary for a dish to be cooked properly. It is used to emphasize that every job has its own unique, indispensable process that must be followed to achieve the desired result.

This proverb highlights the volatility and risk associated with summer farming. Due to extreme heat or water scarcity, a standing crop that looks healthy can perish or be harvested in a single day, implying that its success is highly uncertain compared to other seasons.

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.

This proverb is used to describe a perfect match or a situation where things are suited to each other, often used in a sarcastic or humorous way to describe a couple or a pair of people who share the same (often negative) traits or habits. It implies that for every person or situation, there is a corresponding match that deserves them.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the lunar mansions (Nakshatras) and rainfall. It suggests that during the 'Hasta' rain season, there will be six parts of rain (heavy rainfall), whereas during the 'Chitta' season, there will be only three parts (moderate rainfall). It is used by farmers to predict water availability for their crops.