DMPQ: What were the teachings of Saint Kabir? ( Medieval India)

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Saint Kabir mystic poet & saint was brought up in Muslim weaver family.He spreaded his spiritual message in simple words . He opposed hypocrisy,superstition,caste system.Teachings of Kabir were also mentioned in books of Sikh religion.

 

Following are the teachings of Saint Kabir:

  1. Anti Casteism -Don’t ask caste of saint.Rather ask his knowledge.

 

  1. Humility – Use always sweet polite  tone while talking

 

 

  1. World is maya –       God can be seen only when curtain of material illusion (maya) is removed. Saint Kabir gives example of burning psychological house.

 

  1. Masteris supreme than God – Saint Kabir believed that God can be reached through only with guidance of Master

 

 

  1. Karmayoga       – Saint Kabir did his profession of weaving & at same time remembered also God .

 

  1. Simplicity –        Saint Kabir prays to God of giving wealth to take care of self as well as the guest.