Do not torment the weak, lest they utter a faint curse. For even a curse without life can turn iron to ash.

This couplet delivers a profound warning. Kabir advises against tormenting the weak, because even a faint curse from them holds immense destructive power. The metaphor of iron turning to ash illustrates that this power transcends physical existence. Kabir emphasizes the futility of cruelty when faced with the latent, overwhelming force of the marginalized.