This proverb teaches the importance of taking advantage of opportunities when they arise. It uses the metaphor of a ready meal to convey this idea. In traditional Malagasy culture, ancestors hold a significant role. It is often said that coincidences are orchestrated by the ancestors. Thus, someone who arrives uninvited is considered sent by the ancestors, emphasizing the importance of welcoming them with hospitality. The equivalent in English would be ‘Opportunity makes the thief.’