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Kabir

15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint

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Lived 1440–1518, aged 78India
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    1440–1518
    Aged 78
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Updated 2026-06-09

A 15th-century weaver-poet from Varanasi who carved out space between Hinduism and Islam by attacking both. His verses landed in the Sikh scripture, sparked a lasting sect, and made him a saint claimed by three faiths — none of which he spared from critique.

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Kabir was born in Varanasi and became a disciple of Ramananda, founder of the Ramanandi Sampradaya. He wrote devotional poetry that tore into what he saw as hollow ritual in Hinduism and Islam alike, earning threats from adherents of both during his lifetime. His path was simpler: truth belongs to whoever walks in righteousness, sees divinity in all things, and sheds the ego. The Bhakti movement absorbed his influence; his words entered the Guru Granth Sahib and other holy texts. When he died, Hindus and Muslims both tried to claim his body. His legacy persists in the Kabir panth, the sect tha…

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Sourced, dated quotes from Kabir

Kabir
saidundated
I have come to save the devotees. I was sent here because the world was seen in misery.
— Quoted in Tara Chand, Influence of Islam on Indian Culture, The Indian Press (Allahabad, 1946). pp.150-151. Quoted from K.S. Lal, Indian
Kabir
saidundated
I've burned my own house down, the torch is in my hand. Now I'll burn down the house of anyone who wants to follow me.
— The Bijak of Kabir (1983;2002) as translated by Linda Hess and Shukdeo Singh.
Kabir
saidundated
Admire the diamond that can bear the hits of a hammer. Many deceptive preachers, when critically examined, turn out to be false.
— Sakhi, 168; translation by Yashwant K. Malaiya based on that of Puran Sahib.
Kabir
saidundated
Don't open your diamonds in a vegetable market. Tie them in bundle and keep them in your heart, and go your own way.
— Sakhi, 170; translation by Yashwant K. Malaiya based on that of Puran Sahib.
Kabir
saidundated
A diamond was laying in the street covered with dirt. Many fools passed by. Someone who knew diamonds picked it up.
— Sakhi, 171; translation by Yashwant K. Malaiya based on that of Puran Sahib.
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