కార్తీక పున్నానికి కలక పంటలు.

This proverb highlights the seasonal changes in appetite and dietary needs according to the Indian lunar calendar. In the cool month of Kartika, one craves warm, bitter greens (kalasaka) to balance the body, whereas in the hot month of Vaisakha, one craves cooling, sour, or fermented porridges (pulakasha) to stay hydrated and cool. It reflects ancient wisdom regarding seasonal eating habits (Ritucharya).

This proverb is used to describe a rare or highly unlikely event occurring due to someone's good fortune or virtuous speech. It suggests that when something auspicious happens, even the impossible (like a branch in the west blooming) becomes possible. It is often used to comment on unexpected positive outcomes or the power of kind words.

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 is used to describe a situation where a person is coaxed or dared into speaking, but once they start, they speak excessively or reveal too much. It suggests that once a silence is broken or a person is provoked to talk, there is no stopping the flow of words or the resulting consequences.

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 proverb refers to the gradual increase of cold weather. In the month of Kartika, the cold is mild and manageable (like a small pot-rest), but by the month of Magha, it becomes intense and powerful. It is used to describe situations or conditions that start small but eventually grow to their full, formidable strength.

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 that is extremely annoying, constant, and difficult to ignore. Just as an eye infection causes persistent discomfort and a body ache makes one restless, this phrase refers to a person or a problem that causes continuous irritation or trouble.

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 proverb highlights the critical importance of rainfall for agriculture. It signifies that timely rains lead to prosperity and food security (crops), whereas a lack of rain leads to drought, starvation, and economic devastation (metaphorically referred to as fires/suffering).