Vemana Satakam - Chippabadda swatichinuku

Chippabadda swatichinuku mutyambayye

Nitabadda chinuku nita galise

Brapti galugu chota phalamela tappura

Visvadabhirama, Vinura Vema !

or

చిప్పబడ్డ స్వాతి చినుకు ముత్యంబాయె
నిటబడ్డ చినుకు నీట గలిసె
ప్రాప్తమున్న చోట ఫలమేల తప్పుర
విశ్వదాభిరామ, వినురవేమ!

English Translation:

The rain drop that fell in the oyster shell became a pearl

The one that fell in water merged with water

If something is yours, you sure get it.

Beloved of the Bounteous, Vema, listen!

Meaning:

A raindrop falling in a pearl oyster during a particular season (Swati karti) turns into a pearl. A raindrop falling in a body of water becomes part of that water body. When one is ordained to receive what is due to oneself, one will not miss it.

Importance of place and time for any action or doing in life is emphasized in this verse. If only one is watchful and attends to one’s duty promptly, one gets the due reward or respect. Proper place and time are crucial for success in any attempt.

Source: Bharatwiki and C.P. Brown Academy