Kabir

Influential mystic poet who bridged Hindu-Muslim spiritual traditions.

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 about Mind

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He is the real Guru Who can reveal the form of the formless before your eyes; who teaches the simple path, without rites or ceremonies; Who does not make you close your doors, and hold your breath, and renounce the world; Who makes you perceive the Supreme Spirit whenever the mind attaches itself; Who teaches you to be still in the midst of all your activities. Fearless, always immersed in bliss, he keeps the spirit of yoga in the midst of enjoyments.
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Music without words means leaving behind the mind. And leaving behind the mind is meditation. Meditation returns you to the source. And the source of all is sound.
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As long as I talked unceasingly about the Lord, The Lord stayed away, kept at a distance. But when I silenced my mouth, sat very still And fixed my mind at the doorway of the Lord, I was linked to the music of the Word, And all my talking came to an end.
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Be quiet in your mind, quiet in your senses, and also quiet in your body. Then, when all these are quiet, don't do anything. In that state truth will reveal itself to you.
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It is time to put up a love-swing! Tie the body and then tie the mind so that they swing between the arms of the Secret One you love, Bring the water that falls from the clouds to your eyes, and cover yourself inside entirely with the shadow of night. Bring your face up close to his ear, and then talk only about what you want deeply to happen.
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I don't think there is such a thing as an intelligent mega-rich person. For who with a fine mind can look out upon this world and hoard what can nourish a thousand souls.
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