Kabir Saheb is widely regarded as the most profound sant-poet of the 15th-century Bhakti movement.
He lived in Varanasi, the stronghold of Hindu orthodoxy, yet he had the courage, devotion, and conviction to challenge blind rituals. He declared, “If one could attain God by worshiping stones, I would rather worship the mountains.” To idol worshippers, he fearlessly said, “Even dogs are better than the gods you worship. At least they offer you protection at night! What do these gods offer you?”
His wisdom becomes even more remarkable when we consider that he was illiterate in the conventional sense,what we call Avidya,yet he embodied Vidya, the essence of true knowledge. His couplets, dohas, and bhajans touch upon virtually every aspect of human life, illuminating profound truths with unmatched clarity.
Acharya Prashant beautifully expresses his reverence, saying, “When I am with Kabir Saheb, I feel grateful for being alive; I am grateful I was born so that I could come
Kabir Saheb is widely regarded as the most profound sant-poet of the 15th-century Bhakti movement.
He lived in Varanasi, the stronghold of Hindu orthodoxy,...