రాగులు చల్లితే రేగులు మొలిచాయట

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the lunar mansion (Nakshatra) calendar. It warns farmers that sowing seeds during the Uttara period often leads to crop diseases like grain smut (Ula), suggesting that the timing is unfavorable for a healthy harvest.

This proverb suggests that a person's future potential or character can be identified during their childhood or at the very beginning of a project. It is similar to the English proverb 'The child is the father of the man' or 'Coming events cast their shadows before'.

This expression refers to something precious, beautiful, or talented appearing in an unlikely, poor, or unfavorable environment. It is used to describe a brilliant person born into a poor family or a virtuous person found in a bad neighborhood.

This proverb suggests that arguing or talking back incessantly ruins the quality of a conversation, much like how moss pollutes and spoils a body of water. It is used to advise against unnecessary arguments or being argumentative for the sake of it.

This proverb is used to describe a person who has endured extreme hardships or intense struggles early in life. It implies that someone who has survived 'fire' (severe adversity) will not be bothered or defeated by minor difficulties or 'sunlight' (smaller challenges). It highlights resilience and toughness.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where things happen perfectly according to one's wishes or needs without much effort. It signifies a stroke of good luck or a favorable coincidence where the environment provides exactly what is required at that moment.

This proverb emphasizes the principle of cause and effect, similar to 'you reap what you sow.' It is used to explain that one cannot expect great results or specific outcomes without putting in the appropriate effort or the right resources. It highlights that actions have specific consequences and you cannot get something different from what you started with.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where people flock to someone who has wealth, power, or resources. Just as crows gather wherever food is scattered, opportunistic people will always surround someone who is willing to spend money or offer favors. It implies that followers or sycophants are easy to find as long as there is a personal benefit involved.

This proverb highlights that constant arguing or talking back ruins the quality of a conversation, just as algae/moss spoils the purity of water. It suggests that excessive talkativeness or being argumentative is a negative trait that hinders meaningful communication.

This expression is used to signify that when there are resources, opportunities, or money available, there will never be a shortage of people (often sycophants or opportunists) flocking to take advantage of them. It suggests that followers or takers are easily attracted by incentives.