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.
Related Phrases
ఆరు దుక్కల వర్షం కురిస్తే ఆరువేల కప్పలు అరుస్తాయట
aru dukkala varsham kuriste aruvela kappalu arustayata
If it rains enough to soak six furrows, six thousand frogs will croak.
This proverb highlights how nature responds in abundance when favorable conditions are met. It is used to describe situations where a small but significant positive event triggers a large-scale, noticeable reaction or celebration. It also implies that when wealth or opportunities arrive, many people will suddenly appear to participate or take advantage of the situation.
కార్తెలు మోసం చేస్తే కరువులు వస్తాయి.
kartelu mosam cheste karuvulu vastayi.
If the seasons (Kartelu) deceive, famines will follow.
This traditional Telugu proverb emphasizes the dependency of agriculture on the 'Kartelu' (astrological seasonal periods that dictate rainfall). It means that if the rains do not arrive during their designated seasonal periods, it leads to crop failure and eventually famine. It is used to highlight the importance of timely natural cycles for survival.
స్వాతి కురిస్తే చల్ల పిడతలలోకిరావు - జొన్నలు.
svati kuriste challa pidatalalokiravu - jonnalu.
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.
ఇల్లు విడిస్తే పిల్ల కురుస్తుంది
illu vidiste pilla kurustundi
If you leave the house, the rain will fall.
This expression is used to describe an unfortunate situation where something bad or inconvenient happens the moment you step out or take a risk. It is often used to describe bad timing or a stroke of ill luck where a person's absence or departure triggers a problem.
స్వాతి కురిస్తే చట్రాయిగూడా పండును
svati kuriste chatrayiguda pandunu
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.
స్వాతి కురిస్తే భీతి కలుగుతుంది
svati kuriste bhiti kalugutundi
If it rains during the Swati constellation, it causes fear.
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.
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.
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.