O Daaya, on whom will you show such cruelty? All lives belong to the Goddess; the elephant and the buffalo are both hers.

O Daaya, upon whom will you show such cruelty? All creatures belong to the Goddess; the elephant and the buffalo are both hers. This couplet beautifully captures Kabir's universal compassion, urging us to treat all beings equally, recognizing the divine spark in every life form. It is a profound reminder that mercy knows no boundaries of species or status.