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Kabir’s Life and Teachings

Context:

On 22nd June 2024, the Prime Minister commemorated the 647th birth anniversary of Sant Kabir Das.

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GS I: History

Kabir’s Life and Teachings

  • Renowned Disciple: Kabir is widely recognized as the most notable disciple of Ramananda.
  • Upbringing: He was raised by a Muslim couple who worked as weavers.
  • Intellectual Curiosity: Kabir had an inquisitive mind and learned extensively about Hinduism in Benares.
  • Mission of Unity: His primary goal was to foster unity and harmony between Hindus and Muslims.
  • Mystic Saint: Kabir is considered one of the greatest mystic saints.
  • Followers: His followers are known as Kabirpanthis.
  • Bhakti Movement: During the 14th and 15th centuries, Ramananda, Kabir, and Nanak were prominent figures of the Bhakti movement.
  • Combating Superstitions: They helped common people overcome long-standing superstitions and achieve salvation through pure devotion (Bhakti).
  • Idol Worship Critic: Kabir criticized all forms of idol worship.
  • Belief in God: He believed in the omnipresence of God.
  • True Devotion: Kabir emphasized that true devotion involves realizing one’s inner self and the supreme power called God.
  • Material World: He did not support asceticism, arguing that one can find God without renouncing worldly responsibilities.
  • Religious Equality: Kabir viewed all religions equally and saw them as different paths leading to the same God.
  • Criticism of Division: He strongly opposed those who divided society based on religion and caste.
  • Universal Wisdom: Kabir integrated valuable aspects from all religions, rejecting orthodox practices and meaningless rituals.
  • Foundation of Bhakti Cult: His teachings formed the foundation of the Bhakti cult, followed by notable figures like Mira Bai, Raidas, and Bihari.

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