The bond that has been formed cannot be broken; my tongue will certainly burn in the flame. In the sweetness, there is coal; thus, the Chakora chews on it.

Kabir suggests that once the bond of devotion or love is formed, it cannot be broken. The metaphor of the burning tongue highlights the intense, painful nature of this attachment. He beautifully points out that within the perceived sweetness of devotion lies hidden coal, which the Chakora (a bird often associated with love) willingly chews. This couplet captures the profound emotion of accepting suffering—the inherent pain—as part of the sacred journey towards truth.