He who does not know his own life attempts to save the life of others. Such a life is difficult to find again.

Kabir suggests that one who is unfamiliar with the self attempts to save the lives of others, an effort that is ultimately futile. He highlights the profound rarity of such self-awareness, implying that genuine existence is found only after a deep introspection. The couplet emphasizes that true liberation begins with recognizing the soul within, making external efforts meaningless without inner knowledge.