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Shankaracharya, Kabir, and Vemana: One Truth, Many Voices

January 20, 2026
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Shikshak Content Board
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8 minute read
Section 6 of 8

Faith: Personal or Impersonal?

The biggest divergence

This is often seen as the biggest divergence. Shankara: Ultimately, Brahman is nirguna (without attributes), though saguna devotion is a valid step. Kabir: Speaks of a formless Ram — not the deity of mythology, but the Absolute clothed in love. Vemana: Rarely personifies God; emphasizes inner clarity and yogic insight. Despite differences in expression, none of them promote a simplistic, anthropomorphic deity.

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