స్వాతి కురిస్తే భీతి కలుగుతుంది

svati kuriste bhiti kalugutundi

Translation

If it rains during the Swati constellation, it causes fear.

Meaning

This is an agricultural proverb. Rain during the Swati Karti (usually occurring in October) is often heavy and accompanied by strong winds or cyclones. While rain is generally good, rain during this specific period can destroy standing crops like paddy that are ready for harvest, hence causing fear among farmers regarding their livelihood.

Related Phrases

Svati seeds and Svati showers.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the 'Svati' Nakshatra (lunar mansion). It suggests that crops sown during this period, accompanied by the specific seasonal rains (kopulu), yield the best results. It is used to emphasize the importance of timing and natural conditions in achieving success.

If it rains, it should be a downpour; if you plant, it should be a crop.

This proverb emphasizes commitment and scale. It suggests that if you decide to do something, you should do it fully and effectively rather than doing a half-hearted job. It is used to encourage someone to go all out or to describe a situation where something happened in an impactful way.

If it rains during the Swati star, even buttermilk won't fit in the pots - Sorghum.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the Swati Nakshatram (a specific rain period). It signifies that if it rains well during this time, the Sorghum (Jonna) harvest will be so incredibly abundant that the storage containers usually meant for liquids like buttermilk will be overflowing with grain, and the farmers will become so wealthy or busy with the harvest that they won't even have time or space for simple things like buttermilk.

If it rains during the Swati star (Swati Karthe), even a flat rock will yield crops.

This is a popular Telugu agricultural proverb highlighting the importance of the Swati Karthe (a specific period in the lunar calendar). It suggests that the rainfall during this period is so auspicious and beneficial for agriculture that even barren or stony lands (symbolized by a flat rock) will become fertile and productive.

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.

If it rains during the Bharani kirtu (star), the earth will yield a great harvest.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb. It means that rainfall occurring during the Bharani period (a specific period in the lunar calendar) is highly beneficial for crops, leading to a bountiful harvest across the land.

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.

If it rains four times, even a snail thinks it is a leader.

This proverb is used to describe an insignificant person who suddenly acts superior or arrogant due to a brief period of favorable circumstances. Just as snails emerge and act prominently during the rains, a person of low merit might try to dominate or lead when the situation becomes easy or advantageous for them.

If it rains during Ashwini (Karti), it results in total loss.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb referring to the 'Ashwini Karti' period (usually mid-April). It suggests that rainfall during this specific time is detrimental to crops that are ready for harvest or in specific growth stages, leading to significant financial loss for farmers.

Shyness in lovemaking and fear in battle are useless.

This proverb emphasizes that certain qualities are counterproductive in specific contexts. Just as fear leads to defeat in war, being overly shy or hesitant in intimate relationships hinders fulfillment. It is used to suggest that one should be bold and uninhibited where the situation demands it.