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Beyond Empty Ritual: The Critique of Outward Religion

Kabir and Vemana's Fierce Rejection of Ritualism Without Understanding

January 29, 2026
Shikshak Content Board
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Section 3 of 11

Kabir: Symbols Cannot Replace Inner Purity

Kabir Doha जनेऊ तागा पहन के ब्राह्मण कहावे भीतर से मन मैला, बाहर धोती धावे Meaning Wearing the sacred thread, one calls himself holy, but inside the mind is filthy, while outside he washes clothes. Commentary Kabir rejects religion as costume. A sacred thread, robe, or mark is meaningless if: • greed remains • anger remains • pride remains He insists: Inner transformation is the only real initiation.

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