Although both the elephant and the buffalo are large and powerful animals, they have distinct roles and behaviors. This teaching advises that one should not try to take over a position or responsibility for which they lack the 'design' or spiritual mandate. It is a call to authenticity and the respect of functional boundaries.
Ẹrin kì í rọpò ẹfọ̀n.
The Elephant does not replace the Buffalo. Everything has its unique capacity; do not try to be the pillar for a building you did not design.