Although ages passed in spinning prayer beads, the heart's inclination hasn't changed. We should abandon the heart's attachments and change the heart's beads.

Kabir is gently pointing out a profound difference between outward ritual and inner sincerity. The prayer beads (mala) represent the routine, physical acts of devotion that we perform for years. However, the heart's inclination—the emotional attachment or desire—remains unchanged. He suggests that true spirituality isn't found in the repetition of rituals, but in shifting the focus of the heart itself, moving beyond superficial practices.