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Kabirdas: The Mystic Saint, Poet, and Philosopher of India
November 29, 2025
•Shikshak Content Board
•20 minute read
Section 5 of 10
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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