The cane is acquainted with the virtues of Time and opportunity. It is docile and obedient. It is yielding, but not stiff. Therefore, it stands where it grows, without being compelled to follow our current.
कालज्ञः समयज्ञश्च सदा वश्यश्च नोद्धतः। अनुलोमस्तथास्तब्धस्तेन नाभ्येति वेतसः॥