Question

Q20. Give a brief introduction of Kabir​

Answer 1

Answer:

Kabir was one of the chief exponents of the Bhakti movement in the medieval period. His early life is shrouded in mystery. According to a prevailing legend he was the son of a Brahmin widow who had left him by the side of a tank in Benares. A Muslim weaver Niru and his wife Nima picked up the baby and brought him up.

Answer 2

Kabir also known as Kabir Das' was born 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 saints of Hinduism and also considered a Sufi by Muslims. He is respected by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs. He was a disciple of Ramananda Poet et.His main teachings are as follows : (i) He advocated nirguna bhakti. He firmly repudiated and rejected the religious practices like sacrifices, ritual baths, idol worship and austerities. (ii) He rejected the scriptures of both Hindus and Muslims.