Translation
One who has died is no longer afraid to rot.
Application
One who has decided to carry out a difficult task must not be deterred by any inconvenience, or by what people might say.
Similarly, one must be prepared to face the consequences of their actions.
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5. Hapana munwe unoiswa mukanwa, ukabuda usina mate.
6. Usatya ngwena, iwo makumbo ari mudziva.