Question

How were Kabir and Guru Nanak's works transmitted? (History: Bhakti Sufi Traditions)

Answer 1

There teachings were propagated by their followers as they attracted a large number of followers because they laid the base of their teachings on equality,truth .They taught people to spread love,peace and brotherhood.Their teachings influenced the people very much as they emphasised the worship of one God charity to the needy etc. The writings of Kabir influenced Hinduism's Bhakti movement that became main source of it's propagation and his verses are even found in Sikhism's scripture Adi Granth.The literary work of Kabir with compositions Kabir Bijak, Kabir Parachai, Sakhi Granth, Adi Granth (Sikh), and Kabir Granthawali (Rajasthan) also played a role for his message to get propagated.The teachings of Guru Nanak are transmitted through his teachings, enshrined in the Guru Granth Sahib, are a beacon to many millions in the world.