Just as high and low ground are identical to the movement of a shadow, one who walks the path of humility never stumbles.
Notice how effortlessly a shadow glides across the earth—whether moving over a ditch or a peak, it flows seamlessly without ever stumbling. The poet draws on this simple, striking image to reflect on the power of humility (frotani). When we shed our ego and stay grounded like a shadow, the unpredictable highs and lows of life cease to trip us up, allowing us to move through the world with quiet grace.
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