Kabir
Quotes
A low-caste weaver who became a revolutionary mystic poet, bridging Hindu and Muslim spiritual traditions through penetrating philosophical verses that cut through religious hypocrisy and social divisions. His raw, uncompromising poetry challenged the rigid religious orthodoxies of his time, emphasizing direct spiritual experience over ritualistic practices. Kabir's teachings highlighted the fundamental unity of human experience, critiquing both Hindu and Muslim establishments while offering a profound, inclusive spiritual vision.
Kabir
Quotes
A low-caste weaver who became a revolutionary mystic poet, bridging Hindu and Muslim spiritual traditions through penetrating philosophical verses that cut through religious hypocrisy and social divisions. His raw, uncompromising poetry challenged the rigid religious orthodoxies of his time, emphasizing direct spiritual experience over ritualistic practices. Kabir's teachings highlighted the fundamental unity of human experience, critiquing both Hindu and Muslim establishments while offering a profound, inclusive spiritual vision.
Are you looking for the Holy One? I am in the next seat. My shoulder is against yours.
Only in the heart can one experience the divine presence of truth.
The world will die, but I shall not die. If God dies, then I will die; If he does not die, then why should I die?
Admire the diamond that can bear the hits of a hammer. Many deceptive preachers, when critically examined, turn out to be false.
When the flower opens, the bees will come.
A diamond was laying in the street covered with dirt. Many fools passed by. Someone who knew diamonds picked it up.
If you want the truth, I'll tell you the truth. Listen to the secret sound, the real sound, which is inside you.
The river that flows in you also flows in me.
There is no river at all, and no boat, and no boatman. There is not even a rope to tow the boat, and no one to pull it. There is no earth, no sky, no time, no thing, no shore, no ford!
All darkness vanished, when I saw the Lamp within my heart.
The flute of the infinite is played without ceasing, and its sound is love.
The truth of love is the truth of the universe: it is the lamp of the soul that reveals the secrets of darkness.
Love does not grow on trees or brought in the market, but if one wants to be "LOVED" one must first know how to give (unconditional) LOVE.
The purpose of labor is to learn; when you know it, the labor is over.
The essence of life is in remembering God.
When you really look for me you will see me instantly.
When you feel most alive, find out why, This is one guest you won't greet twice.
Path presupposes distance; If He be near, no path needest thou at all. Verily it maketh me smile to hear of a fish in water athirst!
The Lord is in me, the Lord is in you, as life is in every seed, put false pride away and seek the Lord within.
Lift the veil that obscures the heart, and there you will find what you are looking for.
I sell mirrors in the city of the blind.
Listen to me brother! bring the vision of the Beloved in your heart
Just throw away all thoughts of imaginary things, and stand firm in that which you are.
