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Kabir (1398–1518 CE) [1] : 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, [2] and Kabir Sagar of Dharamdas. [3] [4] [5] 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. One tradition holds that he was born in 1398, which would have made him 120 years old at his death. It is also uncertain who his parents were.
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1440–1518. Though little is known of the life of the Indian mystic and poet Kabir, it is believed he was born in or near Benares. He grew up in a family of Muslim weavers before becoming a disciple of the Hindu ascetic Ramananda. Kabir is considered both a Sufi and Brahmin saint. Kabir’s poetry draws on both Hinduism and Islam, though he ...
Mar 8, 2019 · Learn about the life and works of Kabir, a 15th-century Indian mystic who fused Hindu and Islamic beliefs and practices. Discover how he became a disciple of Ramananda, a Hindu ascetic, and how he expressed his vision and love in his songs.
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May 17, 2018 · Kabir was a fifteenth-century Indian saint and mystic, revered by Hindus and Muslims. He rejected scriptures and religions, and taught the ineffable reality of God beyond words and forms.
Jun 6, 2022 · According to legends, Kabir is said to have departed from the mortal world in Maghar. During his address at the Kabir Chaura Dham, Kovind said, “The life of Kabir is an epitome of human virtue and his teachings are relevant today even after 650 years. Kabir’s life was an ideal example of communal solidarity.”
Jan 15, 2024 · Learn about the life, teachings, and legacy of Saint Kabir, a 15th century poet and philosopher who rejected Hinduism and Islam and emphasized personal connection with God. Explore his poems, songs, ashram, and tomb in Varanasi, the city of his birth and spiritual awakening.
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