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Kabirdas: The Mystic Saint, Poet, and Philosopher of India
November 29, 2025
•Shikshak Content Board
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Birth and Historical Background
Kabirdas: The Mystic Saint, Poet, and Philosopher of India
Kabir—revered across India as Kabirdas is one of the most influential spiritual voices of the medieval era. His birth is traditionally placed around 1398 CE, during the time of the Delhi Sultanate, when Indian society was marked by sharp religious divides, caste rigidity, and ritualistic practices.
Legends surrounding Kabir's birth are rich and symbolic. Many believe he was miraculously discovered as an infant on Lahartara Pond in Varanasi and some say he was found on the banks of Bhāgīrathī river by Tamal and was lovingly adopted by a Muslim weaver couple, Neeru and Neema. Whether literal or metaphorical, these stories highlight the mystery and universality that define Kabir's life and teachings.
Growing up in an era where Hindus and Muslims lived in continuous tension, Kabir emerged as a voice that challenged all boundaries—religious, social, and intellectual.
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