మూలకార్తెకు వరి మూల చేరుతుంది

Similar to the English proverb 'Birds of a feather flock together,' this expression is used to describe how people with similar characters, interests, or backgrounds naturally gravitate towards each other.

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 expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'A little learning is a dangerous thing.' It warns that people with superficial or incomplete knowledge of a subject are often overconfident and can cause significant harm or errors by acting on their misunderstandings.

This proverb suggests that one should value the current state, qualities, or greatness of certain things rather than digging into their ancestry or humble beginnings. It is used to advise against prying into the past backgrounds of great people or natural wonders where the origins might be obscure or inconsistent with their current status.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the monsoon. It means that if it rains during the Moola Nakshatram (Moola constellation period), it results in heavy flooding (drowning), whereas rains during Vishakha Nakshatram are accompanied by strong, destructive winds (blowing away/scattering).

This proverb suggests that things naturally gravitate toward their destined or logical conclusion. It is often used to imply that wealth, consequences, or results will eventually reach their rightful or inevitable destination regardless of the starting point.

This proverb highlights the interdependency within a household or society. 'Hand with bangles' refers to the woman (traditionally managing the kitchen/home), and 'hand with bracelets' refers to the man (traditionally the earner). It means that when the woman works to cook and manage the house, the man can eat and have the strength to work, or more broadly, that domestic stability is the foundation for external success.

This is a traditional agricultural and weather-related proverb. It refers to the 'Moola' and 'Jyeshta' Kartis (solar mansions). It implies that heavy rains during the Moola Karti can cause flooding or damage crops (sinking them), while the subsequent Jyeshta Karti brings weather conditions that help the crops recover or 'float'. It is used to describe the cyclical nature of challenges and recovery in farming.

This is an agricultural proverb (Sameta). It suggests that if there is lightning during the Moola Nakshatra (star phase), it indicates favorable weather conditions and a bountiful harvest for the following Kartika season, strengthening the prospects for farmers.

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.