As per the Hindu Vedic Calendar called Panchang, Sant Kabir Das's birth anniversary is marked on Jyeshtha Purnima. This year, today, on June 24 we are celebrating the birth anniversary of Sant Kabir Das/ Kabir Jayanti.
Sant Kabir Das was a famous poet, social reformer and saint whose work still influences a great number of people. He has been famous for his verses called Kabir Ke Dohe. People are still inspired by his philosophy and words of wisdom and on the day of his birth anniversary, followers remember him and recite his poems and teachings.
One of the greatest poets and philosophers, Kabir Das was born in the 15th century in Varanasi. He is equally admired and respected by all and any religions. Kabir never believed in the caste system, idol worship, rituals and customs. His only belief was in respecting and loving another human being irrespective of his caste and other societal divisions.
Sant Kabir’s work
His dohas, poems and songs promote humanism and brotherhood in society.
The major part of saint Kabir’s work is collected by the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjun Dev. His writings- Kabir Granthawali, Anurag Sagar, Bijak, and Sakhi Granth have a great influence on the Bhakti movement.
Sant Kabir Das’s work spoke about the oneness of Ram, Rahim, Govind, Allah, Khuda.
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Here have a look at some of the unforgettable verses by Sant Kabir Das
"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."
"The river that flows in you also flows in me."
"Many have died; you also will die. The drum of death is being beaten. The world has fallen in love with a dream. Only sayings of the wise will remain."
"You have left your beloved and are thinking of others: and this is why your work is in vain."
"I am not a Hindu, nor am a Muslim I! I am this body, a play of five elements; a drama of the spirit dancing with joy and sorrow."
Sant Kabir Das’s Dohas
Bada hua to kya hua, jaise ped khajoor,
Panthi ko chhaya nahi, fal laage ati duur.
Meaning- Being big is no good if you can’t help others. Even a palm tree is huge but is of no use to an exhausted traveler as it neither provides shade, nor fruit.
Dukh mein sumiran sab kare, sukh mein kare na koi,
Jo such mein sumiran kare, to dukh kaahe ko hoye.
Meaning- Everyone prays to God when in crisis or sorrow. But none does the same in joy. One who prays to God even in joy will never experience sorrow.