It is a creature of the mind, like the magician's monkey. By showing various dances, it always keeps itself close to us.

Kabir uses the image of the magician's monkey to symbolize the restless and distracting nature of the mind. This 'creature' performs many entertaining 'dances'—representing the endless flow of worldly thoughts and desires. Kabir suggests that while these distractions keep the mind occupied, they are merely superficial performances, distracting us from the ultimate truth.