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Kabirdas: The Mystic Saint, Poet, and Philosopher of India

November 29, 2025
Shikshak Content Board
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Kabir's Poetry — Illuminating Truth Through Simple Words

The Literary Legacy of a Mystic

Kabir's poetry is among the most quoted in India. Composed in Sadhukkadi, an early Hindi dialect, his verses are direct, fearless, and timeless. His main literary forms include: • Doha (rhyming couplets) • Sakhi (witnessing verses) • Shabads (songs) • Ramainis and Pads Some of his iconic dohas include: • "Kabira khada bazar mein, liye luhaṭi haath…" • "Bura jo dekhan main chala, bura na milya koye…" • "Jab main tha tab Hari nahin, ab Hari hai main naahi…" Kabir's words appear in sacred and literary texts such as: • Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh scripture) • Bijak (primary text of Kabir Panth) • Kabir Granthavali His verses continue to be sung in classical music, folk traditions, and devotional gatherings across regions.

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