You are described as the inner self and the foundation of the soul; if you let go of this hand, who will help cross the river?

Kabir uses the metaphor of the river crossing to beautifully illustrate spiritual dependence. The 'Antaryami' represents the Divine consciousness residing within us, acting as the fundamental support for the soul. He suggests that crossing the river of life (the cycle of suffering) cannot be achieved solely by human effort. Ultimately, we are utterly reliant on that inner divine hand to guide us to the ultimate shore of liberation.