When the eye of wisdom is compromised, it cannot distinguish between good and bad. He who has many associates is called a great sage.

Kabir offers a sharp observation here, suggesting that true wisdom, when clouded or compromised, loses its ability to differentiate between right and wrong. The metaphor of the 'broken eye of wisdom' powerfully illustrates how judgment fails when inner clarity is absent. He cautions us that mere popularity or having many associates does not equate to genuine spiritual depth, a point often missed by those who mistake superficial presence for true sagacity.