Question

Write a short note on Saint Kabir and his teachings.

Answer 1

Instructions: The answer to this question should talk about the early life of Kabir first, followed by explaining how his verses or dohas resulted in cultural integration.

Solution:

• Kabir was one of the most popular Bhakti saints of India.
• There is a debate about his early life and family. However, it is believed that he was married and was a weaver by profession.
• Though Kabir hadn’t received any formal education, he amassed a lot of religious information from his discourses with saints and hermits.
• He started propagating his teachings through his verses or dohas and Saakhis, that left a deep imprint on the minds of the people.
• Kabir believed that there is only one God, who is referred to as Ram, Rahim, Allah, or Brahma, etc., by different sects of people.
• He, thus, also significantly contributed to bringing about cultural integration.