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This is an agricultural proverb related to rainfall during specific lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It means that even a small amount of rain during the 'Magha' season is valuable, but heavy rain during the 'Pubba' season is extremely beneficial and results in a bountiful harvest.

This expression is used to find consolation after a loss, suggesting that the essential or valuable part remains while only the superficial or worthless part was lost. It is often used to encourage resilience and focusing on what one still possesses.

This proverb describes a very short-lived existence or a situation that ends prematurely right after it begins. It refers to the lunar mansions (nakshatras); if rain or a crop starts in the Magha season but fails by the very next season (Pubba), it signifies a total loss. It is used to describe efforts, lives, or projects that perish shortly after their inception.

This proverb is used to describe a situation or a person's involvement that is completely inconsequential or makes no difference to the outcome. It suggests that certain events are so trivial that the timing or specific circumstances surrounding them do not matter at all.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb referring to the 'Karti' or solar mansions. Makha and Pubba are crucial periods for rainfall in the Telugu calendar. If it doesn't rain during these specific periods, it signifies a severe drought and a total failure of crops for the season.

This expression describes the height of audacity or greed. It refers to a beggar who, instead of being grateful for a free meal, demands to be served the same portion or quality as the head of the household. It is used when someone receiving a favor starts making unreasonable or entitled demands.

This expression describes something that was extremely short-lived or a situation where a person enjoyed a very brief period of success or life. It refers to the consecutive lunar mansions (Nakshatras) in the Hindu calendar; since Pubba follows Makha immediately, it signifies a very small window of time between the beginning and the end.

This is a traditional agricultural and astrological proverb based on the lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It advises against building houses during Vishakha due to heavy rainfall risks, and warns that seeds sown during Pubba will likely rot or be destroyed by excessive rains, emphasizing the importance of timing in farming and construction.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a massive amount of wealth or resources is being wasted or lost rapidly and uncontrollably. It signifies that even a vast treasure (like that found in a fort) can disappear if there is a continuous, unchecked drain or leakage.

This expression is used to describe situations where unnecessary, weak, or useless elements are discarded, leaving behind only what is valuable, strong, or essential. It is often used to provide comfort during a loss or a filtering process, suggesting that whatever was lost wasn't worth keeping anyway.