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Kabir panth
Vaishnava Hindu sect / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kabir Panth (transl. Path of Kabir) is a Sant Mat denomination and philosophy based on the teachings of the 15th century saint and poet, Kabir. It is based on devotion to him as one guru as a means to salvation.[1]The adherents of Kabir Panth are from many religious backgrounds as Kabir never advocated change of religions but highlighted their limitations.[2] According to some scholars, this tradition belong to Vaishnavism with universalist leanings.[3] In respect of Kabir, his followers celebrate Kabir Jayanti.
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![]() Painting of bhagat (saint) Kabir (left) with a disciple (right), Mughal school of art | |
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Kabir | |
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Indian subcontinent • Caribbean | |
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Sant Mat | |
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Bijak amid others |
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