The guides themselves are losing their senses and composure, as some form of danger appears to be visible on the path.

Imagine a journey where even the seasoned guides, who know every turn of the road, start trembling and losing their composure. The poet uses this striking image to capture a deep crisis—be it social, political, or existential—where the looming danger is so immense that even the leaders are utterly unnerved. When those meant to guide us lose their nerve, the road ahead becomes all the more terrifying.