Prime Minister paid tribute on the birth anniversary of Sant Kabir Das
Sant Kabir Das (1398–1518)
- Early life
- It is believed he was born a Hindu but was raised by a poor Muslim weaver family.
- He was likely initiated into the Bhakti movement by a guru, possibly Ramananda.
- He advocated Nirguna (God as formless) path.
- Literary work: His verses are compiled in three traditions: Bijak (Kabirpanth), Granthavali (Dadupanth) and many other compositions are in the Adi Granth Sahib
- Languages: Sant bhasha (the language of Nirguna poets); Ulatbansi (upside-down sayings)
- Values
- Opposed idol worship
- Preached ideas of the unity of God and equality of all human beings.