Kabir played the role of a teacher and social reformer by the medium of his writings, which mainly consisted of the two line verses called Dohas. He had a strong belief in Vedanta, Sufism, Vaishnavism and Nath sampradaya. He applied the knowledge that he gained through the various experiences of his life. He was always in the pursuit of truth and nothing could hold him back. Kabir was well known for his religious affiliation. Read further to know about the life history of Sant Kabir.
There are plenty of legends associated with the birth and death of
Kabir (1440 -1518). Some people are of the say that, he was born in a
Muslim weaver family, while others say that he was born to a Brahmin
widow. It is said that, when he headed his way for heaven, tussle took
place between the Hindus and Muslims over the issue of performance of
the last rites. Eventually, in the memory of the great Kabir, his tomb
as well as a Samadhi Mandir, both were constructed, which are still
standing erect next to each other. According to another legend, in a
short span of time before his death, Kabir took a holy bath in the two
rivers, namely Ganga and Karmnasha, so as to wash away his sins as well
as the good deeds. Kabir Philosophy
Kabir's poetry is a reflection of his philosophy about life. His writings were mainly based on the concept of reincarnation and karma. Kabir's philosophy about life was very clear-cut. He believed in living life in a very simplistic manner. He had a strong faith in the concept of oneness of God. He advocated the notion of Koi bole Ram Ram Koi Khudai.... The basic idea was to spread the message that whether you chant the name of Hindu God or Muslim God, the fact is that there is only one God who is the creator of this beautiful world. More…
