As soon as the name is held in the heart, sins are destroyed. This is like old grass being consumed by a spark of fire.

Kabir uses a stunning metaphor here to explain the power of devotion. He suggests that holding the Divine Name in your heart is the most powerful cleansing agent, eradicating all sins. The comparison of sins to old grass consumed by a flame emphasizes that true spiritual knowledge is fiercely purifying. This couplet offers deep emotional comfort, showing that transformation starts with the simple act of remembrance.