Where the Guru resides in the sacred thread (Lacchha), grant me the wisdom to learn. Speech (the word) is ever-present, it comes and goes in moments.

This couplet beautifully encapsulates the importance of the Guru and the transient nature of speech. By locating the Guru within the 'Lacchha' (sacred thread), Kabir suggests that true spiritual knowledge resides not externally, but within our innermost being. He observes that the word (our speech) is always present, yet it appears and disappears in mere moments, highlighting its fleeting nature. The couplet ultimately guides us toward introspection and the continuous pursuit of inner wisdom.