Even if there are crores of coins and suns of crores, the deep darkness cannot be dispelled without a Guru (spiritual teacher).

Kabir, with this couplet, masterfully illustrates the difference between material grandeur and spiritual illumination. He contrasts the seemingly infinite value of wealth—be it coins or the brilliance of the sun—with the stubborn persistence of inner darkness. His unique perspective teaches us that worldly riches, no matter how vast, are powerless against the darkness of ignorance. Only the wisdom imparted by a true Guru can guide us out of this deep spiritual confusion.