మృగశిర కార్తెలో ముంగిళ్ళు చల్లబడును
mrigashira kartelo mungillu challabadunu
In the season of Mrigashira Karthe, the courtyards will become cool.
This is a traditional saying related to the Indian astronomical calendar (Karthe). Mrigashira Karthe usually marks the onset of the monsoon season in June. It signifies that after the intense heat of summer, the first rains of this season will finally cool down the earth and the front yards of houses.
Related Phrases
మృగశిర కురిస్తే ముసలి ఎద్దు కూడా రంకె వేస్తుంది
mrigashira kuriste musali eddu kuda ranke vestundi
If it rains during the Mrigashira karthi, even an old ox will bellow with joy.
This is a popular agricultural proverb related to the Mrigashira Karthi (a specific astronomical period in June). It signifies that the first monsoon rains during this period are so rejuvenating and cooling for the parched earth that they bring life and energy back to everyone, including old and tired cattle. It highlights the importance of timely rainfall for a fresh start to the farming season.
హస్త కార్తెలో చల్లితే అక్షింతలకైనా కావు
hasta kartelo challite akshintalakaina kavu
If sown during the Hasta Karta (lunar mansion), they won't even be enough for sacred rice (Akshantalu).
This is an agricultural proverb used to emphasize the importance of timing in farming. It suggests that seeds sown during the 'Hasta Karta' period will yield a very poor harvest, failing to produce even a handful of grains needed for religious ceremonies.
మృగశిరతో కూడ ముల్లోకాలు చల్లబడును.
mrigashirato kuda mullokalu challabadunu.
With the arrival of Mrigashira, all three worlds shall cool down.
This is a traditional Telugu saying related to agriculture and astrology. Mrigashira is an auspicious Nakshatra (lunar mansion) that usually marks the onset of the monsoon season in June. It signifies that the intense summer heat finally ends, bringing relief to the earth (the three worlds) through rain.
చిత్త కార్తెలో కుక్కలాగా
chitta kartelo kukkalaga
Like a dog in the Chitta rain season (Chitta Karthe).
This expression is used to describe someone who is wandering aimlessly, behaving restlessly, or is extremely agitated. In Telugu culture, it is observed that dogs often become very active, loud, or roam excessively during the specific lunar mansion period known as Chitta Karthe, which usually coincides with the breeding season.
ముత్యమంత పదునుంటే, మూల కార్తెలో చల్లినా ఉలవచేను కాయును.
mutyamanta padununte, mula kartelo challina ulavachenu kayunu.
If there is moisture as small as a pearl, even if sown during the Moola Karthi season, the horse gram field will yield crops.
This is an agricultural proverb highlighting the resilience of horse gram (ulavalu). It implies that with even a tiny amount of soil moisture, horse gram can survive and yield a harvest even when sown during the late or less favorable Moola Karthi season. It is used to describe things that are highly resilient or require very little to succeed.
మృగశిర కురిస్తే ముసలి ఎద్దు అంకెవేయును
mrigashira kuriste musali eddu ankeveyunu
If it rains during the Mrigashira season, even an old ox will roar/bellow.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the Mrigashira Karthe (a specific astronomical period in June). It signifies that the first rains of this season are so rejuvenating for the land and the ecosystem that even an old, weak ox finds the strength and energy to rejoice and prepare for the upcoming farming season. It highlights the vital importance of these specific rains for agriculture.
మృగశిర కురిస్తే ఇరుకార్తెలు మొరుస్తాయి
mrigashira kuriste irukartelu morustayi
If it rains during the Mrigashira karthi, the subsequent two seasons will roar.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb. It means that if there is good rainfall during the Mrigashira Karthi (usually in June), it sets a positive cycle for the following two monsoon periods (Karthies), ensuring abundant water for crops and a prosperous harvest.
రోహిణి కార్తెలో విత్తు రోకలితో వేస్తారు, మృగశిరలో ముంచి పోస్తారు.
rohini kartelo vittu rokalito vestaru, mrigashiralo munchi postaru.
In Rohini Karthe, seeds are sown with a pestle; in Mrigasira, they are poured while submerged.
This is an agricultural proverb highlighting seasonal rainfall patterns. During 'Rohini Karthe' (late May), the ground is so hard and dry that one might need a pestle (heavy tool) to make a hole for seeds. However, during the following 'Mrigasira Karthe' (early June), the monsoon rains are so heavy that the seeds are practically submerged in water. It emphasizes the drastic shift from extreme heat to the onset of the rainy season.
మృగశిర కురిస్తే, ముంగాలి పండును.
mrigashira kuriste, mungali pandunu.
If it rains during the Mrigashira kante, the early crops will yield.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the Mrigashira Kante (a specific period in the lunar calendar usually occurring in June). It signifies that if the monsoon begins with rains during this period, it ensures a successful and prosperous harvest for the early sowing season (Mungari).
మూలకార్తెలో కురిస్తే ముంగారు పాడు
mulakartelo kuriste mungaru padu
If it rains during the Moola Karthi period, the early crops are ruined.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the monsoon cycle. 'Moola' is one of the lunar mansions (Karthulu). It suggests that heavy rains during this specific period are detrimental to the 'Mungaru' (Kharif/early season) harvest, often causing damage to crops that are ready for harvest or in a critical growth stage.