Literally, the couplet means that neither the illusion (Maya) nor the mind perished; only the body died. Similarly, hope and desire also did not die, according to Kabir's devotee.

When Kabir shares this insight, he isn't just talking about physical death; he is addressing the permanence of attachment. The couplet suggests that while the body perishes, the grip of Maya (illusion) and the burning desire (Trishna) persist. This powerful message challenges us to realize that true liberation comes not from physical demise, but from mastering the restless mind itself.