Kabira, what will I see by chanting with a wooden rosary? My heart will not chant the name; what is this recitation?

Kabir suggests that any external ritual or chant, like using a prayer bead or external mantra, holds no true value. The most genuine form of devotion comes from the heart itself. He critiques mere outward performance, emphasizing that true spiritual practice is internal. For him, the heart's sincere remembrance is far superior to any mechanical recitation.