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	'''Kabir''' (1398–1518)<ref name="Machwe_1968"/>{{Rp\|14–15}} was a ~~15th~~-~~century~~ Indian [[Mysticism\|mystic]] [[poet]] and [[Hindu saints\|saint]]. His writings influenced Hinduism's [[Bhakti movement]], and his verses are found in Sikhism's scripture [[Guru Granth Sahib]], the [[:File:SadGranth Sahib.jpg\|Satguru Granth Sahib]] of [[Garib Das\|Saint Garib Das]],<ref>{{cite book		'''Kabir''' (1398–1518)<ref name="Machwe_1968"/>{{Rp\|14–15}} was a well-known Indian [[Mysticism\|mystic]] [[poet]] and [[Hindu saints\|saint]]. His writings influenced Hinduism's [[Bhakti movement]], and his verses are found in Sikhism's scripture [[Guru Granth Sahib]], the [[:File:SadGranth Sahib.jpg\|Satguru Granth Sahib]] of [[Garib Das\|Saint Garib Das]],<ref>{{cite book
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	Born in the city of [[Varanasi]] in what is now [[Uttar Pradesh]], he is known for being critical of both organized religion and religions. He questioned what he regarded to be the meaningless and unethical practices of all religions, primarily what he considered to be the wrong practices in the Hindu and Muslim religions.<ref name=britannicakabir/>{{sfn\|Henderson Garcia\|2002\|pp=70–71}} During his lifetime, he was threatened by both Hindus and Muslims for his views.{{sfn\|Hess\|Singh\|2002\|p=4}} When he died, several Hindus and the Muslims he had inspired claimed him as theirs.{{sfn\|Tinker\|1990\|p=[https://archive.org/details/southasiashorthi0000tink/page/75 75]–77}}		Born in the city of [[Varanasi]] in what is now [[Uttar Pradesh]], he is known for being critical of both organized religion and religions. He questioned what he regarded to be the meaningless and unethical practices of all religions, primarily what he considered to be the wrong practices in the Hindu and Muslim religions.<ref name=britannicakabir/>{{sfn\|Henderson Garcia\|2002\|pp=70–71}} During his lifetime, he was threatened by both Hindus and Muslims for his views.{{sfn\|Hess\|Singh\|2002\|p=4}} When he died, several Hindus and the Muslims he had inspired claimed him as theirs.{{sfn\|Tinker\|1990\|p=[https://archive.org/details/southasiashorthi0000tink/page/75 75]–77}}

	Kabir suggested that "~~Truth~~" is with the person who is on the path of righteousness, considered everything, living and non living, as divine, and who is passively detached from the affairs of the world.{{sfn\|Tinker\|1990\|p=[https://archive.org/details/southasiashorthi0000tink/page/75 75]–77}} To know the ~~Truth~~, suggested Kabir, drop the "I", or the ego.{{sfn\|Hess\|Singh\|2002\|p=4}} Kabir's legacy survives and continues through the [[Kabir panth]] ("Path of Kabir"), a religious community that ~~recognises~~ him as its founder and is one of the [[Sant Mat]] sects. Its members are known as ''Kabir panthis''.{{sfn\|Lorenzen\|1987\|pp=281–302}}		Kabir suggested that "truth" is with the person who is on the path of righteousness, considered everything, living and non living, as divine, and who is passively detached from the affairs of the world.{{sfn\|Tinker\|1990\|p=[https://archive.org/details/southasiashorthi0000tink/page/75 75]–77}} To know the truth, suggested Kabir, drop the "I", or the ego.{{sfn\|Hess\|Singh\|2002\|p=4}} Kabir's legacy survives and continues through the [[Kabir panth]] ("Path of Kabir"), a religious community that recognizes him as its founder and is one of the [[Sant Mat]] sects. Its members are known as ''Kabir panthis''.{{sfn\|Lorenzen\|1987\|pp=281–302}}

	==Early life and background==		==Early life and background==
	The years of Kabir's birth and death are ~~unclear~~.{{sfn\|Lorenzen\|1991\|pp=12-18}}{{sfn\|Dass\|1991\|p=14}} Some historians ~~favour~~ 1398–1448 as the period Kabir lived,{{sfn\|Hess\|Singh\|2002}}{{sfn\|Dass\|1991\|p=5}} while others ~~favour~~ 1440–1518.<ref name=lorenzen06>{{cite book \|last=Lorenzen \|first=David N. \|title=Who invented Hinduism?: essays on religion in history \|year=2006 \|publisher=Yoda Press \|location=New Delhi \|isbn=8190227262 \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SO-YmMWpcVEC}}</ref><ref name=britannicakabir/>{{sfn\|Dass\|1991\|p=106}} Generally, Kabir is believed to have been born in [[iarchive:in.gov.ignca.46892/page/n15\|1398 (Samvat 1455)]],<ref name="Machwe_1968">{{cite book		The years of Kabir's birth and death are uncertain.{{sfn\|Lorenzen\|1991\|pp=12-18}}{{sfn\|Dass\|1991\|p=14}} Some historians favor 1398–1448 as the period Kabir lived,{{sfn\|Hess\|Singh\|2002}}{{sfn\|Dass\|1991\|p=5}} while others favor 1440–1518.<ref name=lorenzen06>{{cite book \|last=Lorenzen \|first=David N. \|title=Who invented Hinduism?: essays on religion in history \|year=2006 \|publisher=Yoda Press \|location=New Delhi \|isbn=8190227262 \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SO-YmMWpcVEC}}</ref><ref name=britannicakabir/>{{sfn\|Dass\|1991\|p=106}} Generally, Kabir is believed to have been born in [[iarchive:in.gov.ignca.46892/page/n15\|1398 (Samvat 1455)]],<ref name="Machwe_1968">{{cite book
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	==Poetry==		==Poetry==
	Kabir's poems were in ~~vernacular~~ [[~~Hindi~~]], borrowing from various dialects including [[Braj]], [[Bhojpuri language\|Bhojpuri]], and [[Awadhi language\|Awadhi]].<ref>{{cite web\|last=Scudiere\|first=Todd\|title=Rare Literary Gems: The Works of Kabir and Premchand at hiCRL\|url=http://www.crl.edu/focus/article/510\|work=South Asian Studies, Spring 2005 Vol. 24, Num. 3\|publisher=Center for Research Libraries}}</ref> They cover various aspects of life and call for a loving devotion for God.{{sfn\|Hess\|Singh\|2002\|pp=4-6}} Kabir composed his verses with simple Hindi words. Most of his work was concerned with devotion, mysticism and discipline.{{sfn\|Sastri\|2002\|p=24}}		Kabir's poems were in [[Sadhukkadi]], borrowing from various dialects including [[Khadi boli]], [[Braj]], [[Bhojpuri language\|Bhojpuri]], and [[Awadhi language\|Awadhi]].<ref>{{cite web\|last=Scudiere\|first=Todd\|title=Rare Literary Gems: The Works of Kabir and Premchand at hiCRL\|url=http://www.crl.edu/focus/article/510\|work=South Asian Studies, Spring 2005 Vol. 24, Num. 3\|publisher=Center for Research Libraries}}</ref> Kabir also wrote in pure [[Bhojpuri language\|Bhojpuri]], for instance his poems like ''mor hīrā herāïl bā kichaṛe me'' is written in pure Bhojpuri.<ref>{{Cite book \|last=Pankaj \|first=Ashok. K. \|title=Dalits, Subalternity and Social Change in India \|publisher=Taylor & Francis \|year=2018 \|isbn=9780429785184}}</ref> They cover various aspects of life and call for a loving devotion for God.{{sfn\|Hess\|Singh\|2002\|pp=4-6}} Kabir composed his verses with simple Hindi words. Most of his work was concerned with devotion, mysticism and discipline.{{sfn\|Sastri\|2002\|p=24}}

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{{Infobox person
| name = Kabir
| image = Kabir004.jpg
| birth_date = 1398
| image_size = 200px
| caption = Kabir with a disciple
| birth_place = Varanasi, India
| death_date = 1518
| death_place = Maghar, India
| known = influenced the Bhakti movement
| occupation = weaver (occupation)
}}
'''Sant,saint Kabir''' also known as '''Kabir Das'''' was born in 1398, Varanasi and brought up in a Muslim weavers family by Niru and Nima. He was a [[mystic]] poet and a musician and was one of the important [[saint]]s of [[Hinduism]] and also considered a [[Sufi]] by Muslims. He is respected by [[Hindu]]s, [[Muslims]] and [[Sikhs]].<ref name=EB>{{cite web|title=Kabīr|url=http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/309270/Kabir|publisher=Encyclopedia Brittinica|accessdate=21 November 2014|year=2014}}</ref> He was a disciple of Saint swami [[Ramananda]]. He was never formally educated and was almost completely illiterate. According to legend, the only word that he ever learned how to write was "Rama".

==Poetry==
It is because of poetry that Kabir is held in high esteem all over the world. Another beauty of Kabir's poetry is that he picks up situations that surround our daily lives. Thus, even today, his poetry is relevant and helpful in both social and spiritual context. Following him means understanding one's inner self, realizing oneself, accepting oneself as is, and becoming harmonious with one's surroundings .
Kabir das has written much poetry and song. All of his recorded verses are in Hindi. His lyrics are characterised by a free use of the vernacular, and is unfettered by the grammatical bonds of his day. It is this quality which has made his philosophy accessible to generations of Indians.He always help others

==Dohe==
Saint Kabir's Dohe is full of meaning and teachings. He believed God is one and people just worship him with different names and nicknames Kabir has written the famous Dohe in Hindi. Kabir's poems were in vernacular Hindi, borrowing from various dialects including Awadhi, Brij, and Bhojpuri.

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