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Kabirdas: The Mystic Saint, Poet, and Philosopher of India
November 29, 2025
•Shikshak Content Board
•20 minute read
Section 4 of 10
The Core Philosophy of Kabir
Revolutionary Teachings That Transcend Time
Kabir's teachings were revolutionary. He attacked religious divisions, condemned superficial practices, and emphasized the search for the Divine within the self. His philosophy includes:
1. Oneness of the Divine
Kabir taught that God is One, eternal, and beyond form. Names such as Ram, Allah, Hari, and Khuda all point to the same universal truth.
2. Inner Realization Over Ritual
He declared that salvation does not come from temple visits, fasting, pilgrimages, or outward religious symbols. True spirituality emerges from inner purity and awareness.
3. Equality of All Humans
Kabir stood fiercely against caste discrimination and proclaimed the equality of all people—irrespective of birth, wealth, or religion.
4. Simplicity and Humility
He advocated a life free from ego, greed, and pretense. The path to God was accessible to everyone, not just priests or scholars.
5. Love as the Ultimate Path
Kabir believed that compassion, devotion, and inner love are the purest means to reach the Divine.
These ideas formed the backbone of a spiritual revolution that bridged the Bhakti and Sufi traditions.
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