INTRODUCTION :
Kabir Das (1440–1518) was a poet and saint, whose writings, influenced Hinduism's Bhakti movement. His writings were found in Guru Granth Sahib. He was born on Varanasi. Kabir was raised by a Muslim family. Kabir was the disciple of the Saint Swami Ramananda in Varanasi. Kabir never married and led a bachelor’s life. Kabir's family is believed to have lived in Varanasi. Famous works
1. Kabir Bijak 2. Kabir Parachai 3. Sakhi Granth 4. Adi Granth 5. Kabir Granthawali He has written lot of poems which are still famous. According to Saint Kabir, Ram and Rahim are one and the same, and there is no difference between them.
According to his saying:
1. Don’t differentiate gods, for they are living in the hearts of all the living creatures in the world.
2. Have peace in the mind by showing mercy on everyone.
3. All the religions preach only to do good things in the life. They all teach the correct principles to be followed in our life.
4. Apply your mind on god, so that you can be happy, and don’t pay more attention on worldly comforts.
5. Always do charity to the poor and needy, so that god will get satisfied.
IMPORTANCE :
Saint Kabir Das has lived a noble life and his teachings were widely accepted by the hindus and muslims. He was well appreciated for his great poems by the great kings and the common people. He was declared as a universal guru among his followers. He is well known for his Ram Bhakti, and he considers himself as his great devotee, and sung in praise of Lord Sriram. DEATH He died at the age of 78 in Maghar, Uttar Pradesh.
CONCLUSION :
The great saint who has won thousands of hearts through his great compositions is still living with us through his poems. Let us worship him and be blessed.
“JAI KABIRDAS”
SENT BY
R.HARISHANKAR
