The entire world is like an ocean, O Beloved; how can one drown in you? Protection from both water and land can only be found in the embrace of the True Guru.

Kabir here beautifully compares the world and the beloved's love to an immense ocean, suggesting that life itself can be overwhelming. He implies that without divine guidance, we are destined to drown in the currents of existence and emotion. The only true sanctuary, according to this Shayar, is the embrace of the True Guru, who offers protection from all worldly and spiritual dangers.