He (Time) is slowly killing the wretch Jaratkaru, engaged in asceticism, having been tempted by its merits but wanting in prudence and heart.
स तं तपोरतं मन्दं शनैः क्षपयते तुदन्। जरत्कारुं तपोलब्धं मन्दात्मानमचेतसम्॥