ముత్యమంత పదునుంటే, మూల కార్తెలో చల్లినా ఉలవచేను కాయును.

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.

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.

This expression is used to describe something that is flourishing, prospering, or growing rapidly beyond expectations. 'Mudu puvvulu aru kayalu' specifically refers to a state of great abundance and success.

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.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb highlighting the high productivity and auspiciousness of the Bharani Karthi (astrological season) for sesame cultivation. It implies that sesame sown during this specific time results in an exceptionally bountiful harvest, where even a single pod contains an abundant amount of grain.

This proverb highlights the power of quality over quantity. Just as a tiny drop of curd starter (cheemiri) is enough to ferment a whole pot of milk, a small amount of wisdom, a single good person, or a tiny spark of an idea can influence or transform a large situation or group.

A little leaven leavens a great mass. (French.)* " A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump." I Corinthians v. 6.

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.

This proverb emphasizes the critical importance of timing and opportunity. It suggests that when the conditions are perfect or the timing is right, success can be achieved even with minimal effort or in less-than-ideal circumstances. It is used to advise someone to wait for the opportune moment before taking action.

This proverb refers to the intense heat experienced during the Bharani Karthi season. It suggests that crops or plants sown during this specific time are subjected to such extreme heat that they become scorched or 'burning' like a shell full of fire. It is used to describe the peak of the summer season in traditional agricultural wisdom.

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.