Five watch-periods of the day passed, and three watch-periods of the night passed; without chanting the name of Hari for even one watch-period, how can liberation be attained?

Kabir paints a powerful picture of time's relentless march. The metaphor of the 'watch-period' emphasizes how quickly life slips away, highlighting the fragility of our existence. The Shayar suggests that if vast stretches of time—five watch-periods, three watch-periods—have passed, achieving liberation without dedicating even one watch-period to remembering Hari's name is impossible. This couplet is a profound reminder of the urgency of spiritual practice.