This proverb emphasizes the importance and respect that one must have for their homeland. By considering the homeland as sacred, it reminds everyone of the duty to protect, defend, and contribute to its well-being. It is a form of recognition towards the ancestors who worked and fought for this land. The English equivalent would be ‘A prophet is not without honor except in his own country’, suggesting that the true value of someone or something is often recognized when one is away from their roots.