"Do not be elated in prosperity nor depressed in adversity; do not halt nearby on the way, nor go far off. O friends! It is indeed hard for the Brahm woman to abstain from both courses.
Note: The verse No. 16-19 refers to certain Islamic teachings as under:
a) Allah is nearer to us than our jugular veins. He hears our prayers. Hence it is no use looking for Him in deserts or mountains or crying hoarse in supplication.
TRADITION: He who has taken to jungle life, has left off his knowledge and intelligence.
b) A Muslim should not speak false. That is Islam's prescribed policy. But it is no use giving out higher spiritual mysteries, as besides being a betrayal of secrets, they would merely baffle and confuse an uninitiated man. Such knowledge should better be suppressed.
The prophets resorted to similes because the laity is not appropriately receptive. They were not able to apprehend the correct position. There was even a danger that their faith might have been affected.
c) In prosperity we should not be elated. We should merely be grateful to Allah for His favour. Similarly in adversity we should be patient and should not be depressed. Through patience and prayer we should seek relief from Allah.
d) Monasticism is foreign to Islam. On the contrary it enjoins on the Muslims to enjoy the authorized things of the world, be social and maintain family life, but avoid excesses. It does not permit them to discard their health and home, kith and kin or to neglect their obligations to others.
e) Inertia is deprecated in Islam which is synonymous with effort, progress and progression. Action is creation. It is evolution. We should remember Allah at all times and foster high spiritual ambition. At the same time Islam does not want its votaries to kill themselves by constant prayers. According to a tradition the Muslims should not overstrain themselves even in good acts lest they may be fatigued. Allah appreciates continuity. Accordingly progressive moderation is better than hectic excesses.
The poet seems to have kept the above teachings in view in his above verses.

She is not happy with comforts, nor depressed by sorrows,
Neither stops on the way, nor goes far,
O mates, the Banbhan woman cannot do without both ways.