Kabir, a mystic poet and saint, emerged as a central figure in the 15th-century Bhakti movement in India. Born in Varanasi around 1440 CE, his exact parentage remains uncertain, but he was raised in a Muslim family. Influenced by Hinduism and Islam, Kabir experienced a profound spiritual awakening, rejecting religious rituals and dogmas in favor of a direct connection with the Divine. His poetry, marked by simplicity and universality, addresses themes such as the unity of God, love, and the folly of religious divisions. Kabir’s teachings emphasize spiritual unity and devotion, transcending religious boundaries. Revered by people of diverse backgrounds, his legacy continues to inspire seekers of truth and spiritual fulfillment in India and beyond. Kabir’s enduring influence on Indian culture and spirituality underscores the timeless relevance of his message of love, compassion, and spiritual unity.

Kabir Quotes

01. “I LAUGH WHEN I HEAR THAT THE FISH IN THE WATER IS THIRSTY.”
— Kabir

02. “THE BREATH THAT DOES NOT REPEAT THE NAME OF GOD IS A WASTED BREATH.”
— Kabir

03. “If saying Ram (God) gave liberation, saying candy made your mouth sweet, saying fire burned your feet, saying water quenched your thirst, saying food banished hunger, the whole world would be free.”
— Kabir

04. “THE SITTING ONE IS A SHOPKEEPER, THE STANDING ONE HERDS COWS, THE WAKEFUL ONE IS WATCHMAN!, DEATH GRABBED AND ATE THEM ALL”
— Kabir

05. “AS MARBLE ON A DOME, ROLLS DOWN, ON A FOOL’S HEART, THE WORD, WON’T PAUSE. MAN IN HIS STUPID ACTS; IRON MAIL FROM HEAD TO TOE. WHY BOTHER TO RAISE YOUR BOW? NO ARROW CAN PIERCE THAT.”
— Kabir

06. “SPEECH IS PRICELESS, IF YOU SPEAK WITH KNOWLEDGE, WEIGH IT IN THE SCALES OF THE HEART, BEFORE IT COMES FROM THE MOUTH.”
— Kabir