Kabir panth

Kabir Panth
Painting of bhagat (saint) Kabir (left) with a disciple (right), Mughal school of art
Founder
Kabir
Regions with significant populations
Indian subcontinentCaribbean
Religions
Sant Mat
Scriptures
Bijak amid others

Kabir Panth (transl. Path of Kabir) is a Sant Mat denomination and philosophy based on the teachings of the 15th century saint and poet, Kabir. It is based on devotion to him as one guru as a means to salvation.[1] Its adherents are from many religious backgrounds as Kabir never advocated change of religions but highlighted their limitations.[2] According to some scholars, this tradition belong to Vaishnavism with universalist leanings.[3] In respect of Kabir, his followers celebrate Kabir Jayanti.

  1. ^ "Moksh Moolam Guru Krupa" Salvation is by grace of Guru says Veda. "Hai Yaha Satguru Bina Koi, Moksha Ka Daata Nahi|" "It is no one but a Satguru, who is a giver of salvation." Says Sant Kabir
  2. ^ Dissent, protest, and reform in Indian civilization. Indian Institute of Advanced Study, 1977
  3. ^ Dandekar, R. N. (1987) [Rev. ed. 2005]. "Vaiṣṇavism: An Overview". In Eliade, Mircea (ed.). The Encyclopedia of Religion. Vol. 14. New York: MacMillan.

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