1. Teaching of Restraint & Peace
“War among brothers burns the cattle kraal.”
A call for avoiding unnecessary conflict. Restraint strengthens the nation; violence weakens it.
2. Teaching of Unity
“A river cannot defeat a people who cross it together.”
Unity enables survival and progress. Division invites suffering.
3. Teaching of Humility & Reflection
Pride blinds leaders; humility opens paths to wisdom and peace.
4. Teaching on Leadership & Responsibility
“The spear of the chief must first protect.”
Authority carries duty. Leaders must uphold fairness and protect the weak.
5. Teaching of Patience
Time reveals truth; rushed decisions bring harm.
6. Care for the Displaced & Poor
A morally strong community protects its widows, orphans, and displaced.
7. Teaching of Truthfulness
“Truth is the cattle rope that never breaks.”
Harmony rests on honesty; lies fragment society.
8. Teaching of Justice
Justice restores balance and prevents cycles of revenge.
9. Spiritual Awareness
Natural events and hardships often carry spiritual lessons, inviting reflection.
10. Teaching Against Oppression
Misuse of power is condemned. Strength must protect, not destroy.