Definitions
mapapata: remains – scattered bones, generally of an animal.
Literal translation
To fear is to bend low; the crow once feared, and only a few of its bones are scattered.
Inspiration
The crow, like the hyena, survives by feeding on the dead rather than confronting the living. Its caution is wisdom, not weakness.
Application
Fear is not always weakness. Sometimes it is wisdom. Knowing when to yield, retreat, or avoid danger can be the difference between survival and destruction. Prudence, even when mistaken for cowardice, often spares us from unnecessary harm.