On what can one trust the body, which perishes in a moment's strike. Remember God breath by breath, and there is nothing else to do.

The couplet reminds us that the body is transient, dissolving in a moment's strike. Since physical existence is so fragile, Kabir urges us to remember the Divine with every breath. This is a profound meditation on impermanence, suggesting that continuous remembrance of God is the only reliable anchor in life. It shifts our focus from temporary physical concerns to eternal spiritual devotion.