Value Points :
Natural instinct fascinated by the majestic looks - felt honored at the snake’s presence - but ‘voice of education’ provoked him to throw the log at the snake - later regretted his act.
Detailed Answer :
The poet had a natural instinct to respect the snake which had come at the water trough to drink water. The poet was fascinated by the majestic looks of the snake and he felt honored that the snake had come like a guest to drink water at his water trough. But later there was a conflict between his civilized social education and natural instinct as the voice of education provoked him to throw log at the snake which was golden brown and was considered venomous. Though, he regretted the act after words.