This proverb highlights the difficulties of making choices in life and the inevitable consequences that follow. It emphasizes the idea that no matter which direction one takes, there will always be losses or sacrifices to be made. The grandmother and grandfather symbolize important and benevolent figures, representing cherished and irreplaceable family bonds. It captures the essence of being caught between a rock and a hard place and having to make a choice between two equally important options, akin to the English saying ‘caught between a rock and a hard place’.