The body, limbs, time, and decay consume it all. The body, though afflicted, still retains its essence; no one can truly grasp its core.

When Kabir shares this insight, he speaks to the universal truth of impermanence. He uses the metaphor of time and decay, showing how they consume the physical body regardless of our efforts. This couplet gently reminds us that the body is transient and subject to inevitable change. However, he points to a deeper 'marm'—a core essence—that remains untouched by decay and remains beyond human comprehension.