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Kabir (1398–1518 CE): 14–15 was a well-known Indian mystic poet and saint. His verses are found in Sikhism's scripture Guru Granth Sahib, the Satguru Granth Sahib of Saint Garib Das, and Kabir Sagar of Dharamdas. Today, Kabir is an important figure in Hinduism, Sikhism and Islam, especially in Sufism.
Kabir (born 1440, Varanasi, Jaunpur, India—died 1518, Maghar) was an iconoclastic Indian poet-saint revered by Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs. The birth of Kabir remains shrouded in mystery and legend .
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Kabir’s poetry draws on both Hinduism and Islam, though he was critical of certain aspects of both faiths. Some of his verses are included in the compilation of Sikh scriptures known as the Adi Granth. His mystical poems are grounded in the details and earthly particulars of everyday life.
May 17, 2018 · Kabir (ca. 1440-1518) One of the most celebrated mystics of fifteenth-to sixteenth-century India, who practiced yoga and attempted to reconcile Hindus and Moslems. After his death he was claimed by both religions. Kabir's inspirational hymns are very moving and are still popular in present-day India.
Kabir was a mystical poet and saint of India, whose verses have resonated across centuries and cultures. His work, composed in vernacular Hindi, transcended religious boundaries , weaving together threads of Hinduism, Islam, and Sufism into a tapestry of spiritual wisdom.
Kabīr (also: Kabīra, Hindi: कबीर, Urdu :کبير, Gurmukhī: ਕਬੀਰ) (1398-1448) [1] or (1440—1518) [2] was an Indian mystic whose teachings stressed two primary themes: the possibility of spiritual union with the Divine and the utter contingency of all religious and ideological distinctions.
Mar 8, 2019 · Discover the saint-poet Kabir, one of the most interesting personalities in the history of Indian mysticism, and former disciple of Ramananda.
