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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

“I laugh when I hear that the fish in the water is thirsty. You wander restlessly from forest to forest while the Reality is within your own dwelling.”

Reality Water Laughing Fishes Forests Wander Dwelling Thirsty

Author:Kabir

“I laugh when I hear the fish in the water is thirsty.”

Water Vision Laughing Fishes Thirsty

Book:Love, the first syllable: the mystic songs of Kabir in Pritish Nandy's version

Source: Love, the first syllable: the mystic songs of Kabir in Pritish Nandy's version

“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!”

Looks Facts Next House Water Walks Powerful Cities Laughing Alive Holy Fishes Confused Thirsty

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

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

“I laugh when I hear that the fish in the water is thirsty. I laugh when I hear that people go on pilgrimage to find God.”

People God Water Laughing Goes On Fishes Thirsty Pilgrimage

Author:Kabir

“If it were possible to meet the Beloved while laughing and in a state of comfort, why should one suffer the anguish of separation?”

Ifs Love Should States Suffering Laughing Comfort Separation Beloved Anguish

Author: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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