కార్తి మూల మెరుపు కార్తీకు బలం

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person acts brave or aggressive only because they have the support of a group or a crowd behind them. It highlights that their courage is not innate, but rather derived from numerical superiority.

This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'Vox Populi, Vox Dei'. It implies that the will of the people or the collective opinion of the public should be considered as a mandate or a call to action. It is often used in political or social contexts to suggest that leaders or individuals must respect and act upon what the majority of people are saying.

This is an agricultural proverb referring to the 'Mula Karthe' (a specific period in the Hindu solar calendar, usually around mid-December). It signifies that by this time, the paddy harvest is completed and the grain is safely stored in the 'mula' (corner) of the house or granary.

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 Telugu proverb highlights the significance of the 'Arudra Karthe' (a specific solar mansion/period) for agriculture. It suggests that just as a bull (pothu) is the strongest in a herd, Arudra is the most vital season for rainfall and sowing crops. It is used to emphasize the importance of timing and the arrival of monsoon rains for a successful harvest.

This is an agricultural proverb indicating the timing of harvests. It suggests that by the time of Kartika Purnima (a full moon day in the lunar month of Kartika), the monsoon crops are ready for harvest or reaching their final stage. It is used to describe the seasonal cycle and the predictability of agricultural yields based on the lunar calendar.

This expression highlights how short the days are during the winter month of Karthika. It is used to describe a situation where one is extremely busy or when time passes so quickly that even routine household chores cannot be completed before sunset.

This expression is used to describe a situation where things that are usually abundant suddenly become scarce or disappear. It refers to the observation that during the auspicious month of Karthika, crows (which are usually everywhere) seem less visible, often used metaphorically for unexpected scarcity.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the monsoon. It signifies that certain seasonal conditions or specific cloud formations (Karthimoola) are a sure sign of impending rain. In a broader sense, it is used to describe an event that is inevitable or a promise that will definitely be fulfilled once the signs are visible.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone derives their strength, power, or confidence from an external source or a superior authority. It implies that a person is acting boldly not because of their own merit, but because of the support or backing they receive from someone more powerful.