The wood says to the blacksmith, 'You deceive me with your mind. A day will come when I will burn you.'

This couplet presents a powerful dialogue where the wood itself speaks up. The wood's 'burning' here is not just a physical event; it symbolizes the inescapable truth that eventually consumes all illusion and ego. Kabir warns us against becoming too attached to our intellectual prowess or worldly skills, believing they grant permanent control. The core message is that the temporary nature of ego and illusion will eventually be revealed by reality itself.