Kabir spent his early years in a humble julaha (weaver) family in Varanasi. Varanasi or Benaras was a hub for clothing. His parents lived a simple life, weaving cloth and selling it in the local markets. The household had no wealth, no scholarly lineage, and no spiritual privileges of caste. From childhood, Kabir became acutely aware of: • The rigidity of caste hierarchy • Hindu–Muslim distrust • Empty rituals performed without understanding • Hypocrisy among religious leaders • The serene beauty of devotion displayed by ordinary people Working beside his parents at the loom, Kabir developed a lifelong respect for dignity of labour. His metaphors often revolve around threads, weaving, and fabric—symbolizing human life intricately woven by the Divine. Even as a child, Kabir showed a natural inclination toward spiritual inquiry, often asking bold questions that unsettled societal norms.