The works of Ādi Śaṅkarācārya

Viṣṇusahasranāmastotram

Verse 52

एकस्मिन्नप्यतिक्रान्ते मुहूर्ते ध्यानवर्जिते ।दस्युभिर्मुषितेनेव युक्तमाक्रन्दितुं भृशम् ॥

In plain words

When even a single moment passes without meditation, it is fitting to lament bitterly, just like someone who has been robbed by thieves.

Close to the Sanskrit

Even in one muhūrta having passed devoid of meditation, it is proper to cry out greatly like one robbed by bandits.