Lovers do not know what the drop falling into the ocean knows, nor do they know what the ocean contains within the drop.

Kabir uses the metaphor of the drop and the ocean to explain the mystery of existence and true knowledge. The drop represents the moment of experience or the individual self, while the ocean signifies vast, ultimate reality. He suggests that true understanding of one's place in the greater whole is an intimate, profound experience that few people ever grasp, emphasizing humility.