Unfortunately, many peoples realization and desire to live harmoniously with nature is still at odds with our current definitions of progress, development, and civilization. The poem suggests that from a heavenly perspective, the same nonsensical stupidly is found in battles between insects as between men. As the ants cease to exist after battle, so will mankind. The varied motivations behind war have no lasting value or salvation for mankind. Again the philosophy turns to urging an understanding of natural balance in nature as our salvation.
Nature holds the answers to why superiority and domination lead only to detrimental events.
These examples of cultural entomology all used insects as warning tools for human follies. The goals of this insect illustrated philosophy are to restrict material desire, understand nature and simplicity, and slow down development. Another anthology described elegance through the ribbon on the cicada's head, aloofness because it was sustained through dewdrops in the air, simplicity through not eating millet, thriftiness through lack of required abode, and credibility through its punctuality. These characteristics were promoting noble thoughts and feelings rather than a preoccupation with food and housing. The message warns humans from demanding more from nature through material gain and promotes real happiness in the form of spiritual cultivation.