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.
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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.
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.
మూలకార్తెకు వరి మూల చేరుతుంది
mulakarteku vari mula cherutundi
By the time of Mula Karti, the paddy reaches the corner.
This is an agricultural proverb referring to the 'Mula Karthe' (a specific period in the Hindu solar calendar, usually around mid-December). It signifies that by this time, the paddy harvest is completed and the grain is safely stored in the 'mula' (corner) of the house or granary.
ఆరుకార్తెలకు పోతు ఆరుద్ర కార్తె.
arukartelaku potu arudra karte.
Among the six agricultural seasons, Arudra is the most powerful.
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.
స్వాతి కురిస్తే మూడు కార్తెలు కురుస్తాయి
svati kuriste mudu kartelu kurustayi
If it rains during the Swati constellation, it will rain for the next three constellations.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the monsoon cycle. It suggests that rainfall during the Swati Karthe (usually in October) is a positive indicator that ensures continued moisture and rainfall for the subsequent three seasonal periods (Vishakha, Anuradha, and Jyeshta), which is vital for the late-season crops.
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).
వానలు కురిస్తే వసుంధర.
vanalu kuriste vasundhara.
If rains fall, (it becomes) the Earth.
This expression emphasizes that the fertility and beauty of the earth depend entirely on rainfall. It is used to highlight the importance of agriculture and nature's cycle, implying that prosperity (represented by the green earth) is only possible when there is sufficient rain.
అశ్విని కురిస్తే ఆరు కార్తెలు విడుపు
ashvini kuriste aru kartelu vidupu
If it rains during the Ashwini period, there will be no rain for the next six periods.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the monsoon cycle. It suggests that if heavy rains occur during the Ashwini Karti (the first period of the lunar calendar), it negatively impacts the rainfall in the following six periods, leading to a dry spell that can be detrimental to farmers.
ఆరుద్ర కురిస్తే, ఆరుకార్తెలు కురుస్తాయి
arudra kuriste, arukartelu kurustayi
If it rains during the Arudra season, it will rain for the next six seasons.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the monsoon. It suggests that if the Arudra Karti (a specific solar mansion/period) brings good rainfall, it sets a positive precedent for consistent rains throughout the following six agricultural periods, ensuring a successful harvest.
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.