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When he sings, I just stand and listen || Acharya Prashant, on Kabir Saheb (2019)
Acharya Prashant
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Kabir Saheb
Honesty
Varanasi
Maya
Advaita
Bhakti
Veganism
Sense of Humor
Description

Acharya Prashant introduces Kabir Saheb as a figure of absolute honesty and integrity, emphasizing that he was a weaver who worked for his living throughout his life. Unlike many religious teachers who rely on donations, Kabir Saheb remained an ordinary person, never seeking titles or establishing himself as a high-flying guru. He lived in Varanasi, the center of orthodoxy, yet had the courage to challenge idol worship and religious pretense with brute honesty and childlike simplicity. Acharya Prashant describes him as a 'superhero' whose realization is deep yet whose expression remains incredibly simple, particularly in his dismissal of complex concepts like Maya and time. Kabir Saheb is presented as a unique synthesis of knowledge and devotion, being both a great scholar of non-duality and a profound devotee. He was a staunch advocate against cruelty to animals and flesh-eating, speaking out even against scriptures when they suggested animal sacrifice. Acharya Prashant highlights Kabir Saheb's terrific sense of humor and wit, noting that he often used inverted language and funny allegories to convey deep spiritual truths. Ultimately, Kabir Saheb is portrayed as a singular figure in human history whose true value and contribution to mankind are yet to be fully recognized and evaluated by the world.