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Kabir (1440-1518), a renowned Indian poet and mystic, is celebrated for his poetry that blends elements of Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism. His works are known for their simplicity and depth, reflecting profound thoughts on the universe, life, and divinity. Kabir's poetry is cherished by the Indian people and has had a lasting impact on Indian literature and religion.

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Famous Kabir Quotes

“What is a holy person? The one who is aware of others' suffering.”

Persons Suffering Holy

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“Are you looking for the Holy One? I am in the next seat. My shoulder is against yours.”

Spiritual Spirituality Next Holy Shoulders Seats

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“Seeking Why run around sprinkling holy water? There's an ocean inside you, and when you're ready you'll drink.”

Inspirational Running Water Ready Drink Holy Ocean Seeking Holy Water

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“I laugh when I hear that the fish in the water is thirsty. You don't grasp the fact that what is most alive of all is inside your own house; and so you walk from one holy city to the next with a confused look!”

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Book:The Kabir book: forty-four of the ecstatic poems of Kabir

Source: The Kabir book: forty-four of the ecstatic poems of Kabir

“There is nothing but water in the holy pools. I know, I have been swimming there. All the gods sculpted of wood or ivory can’t say a word. I know, I have been crying out to them. The Sacred Books of the East are nothing but words. I looked through their covers one day sideways. What Kabir talks of is only what he has lived through. If you have not lived through something, it is not true.”

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Book:The Kabir book: forty-four of the ecstatic poems of Kabir

Source: The Kabir book: forty-four of the ecstatic poems of Kabir

About the Author

Born: 1440
Died: 1518
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 114

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Books & Sources

The Kabir book: forty-four of the ecstatic poems of KabirRelated source material

Songs of KabirRelated source material

One hundred poems of KabirRelated source material

Love, the first syllable: the mystic songs of Kabir in Pritish Nandy's versionRelated source material

The Bijak of KabirRelated source material

The Book of Kabir: Short PoemsRelated source material

The Fish in the Sea is Not ThirstyRelated source material

The Thirsty Fish: Kabir BhajansRelated source material

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