కార్తీక మాసానికి కుదురంత ఉందునా, మాఘ మాసానికి నా మహిమ చూపిస్తాను.

This expression is used to describe someone who blames their lack of success or performance on a lack of resources or opportunities. It mocks people who claim they would be great if only they were given favors or benefits first, often used when someone is making excuses for their current state of neglect or laziness.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is forced to do something against their will, or when an action is performed out of obligation rather than genuine interest. In the cold month of Magha, taking a ritual bath in a river is considered virtuous but difficult; doing it solely because of external pressure is the essence of this phrase.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the resources, tools, or methods applied are mismatched or disproportionate to the task or the group involved. It often highlights irony or a lack of coordination where one person's actions or style do not suit the status or nature of another.

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 agricultural proverb highlights the relationship between seasonal rains and crop yields. It suggests that if a plant gets a good start during the Magha Nakshatram (rainy period), it will grow robustly and yield a massive harvest by the Kartika season.

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 expression is used to describe a situation where an already difficult or bad situation is made worse by further complications or burdens. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'Misfortunes never come singly' or 'When it rains, it pours'.

This expression is used to describe someone who makes grand, empty promises or boasts about their capabilities, but only under the condition that someone else does the hard work first. It highlights a person's tendency to take credit for an outcome while contributing nothing to the effort required to reach it.

This proverb signifies that the true value, taste, or consequences of something can only be understood through first-hand experience rather than hearsay or observation. It is often used to suggest that one cannot judge a situation or a person's struggle without experiencing it themselves.