Kabir: Epigrams and poems

David Yi
Asian Lit. 287
11/21/03
Final Paper


Kabir’s Epigrams & Poems


Kabir is regarded as one of the prominent individuals who is a very important

figure in Indian history. He is unusual in that he is spiritually significant to Hindus

and Muslims alike. As a result, the social and practical manifestation of Kabir's

philosophy has been prevalent throughout the ages. It represents a synthesis of Hindu,

and Muslim concepts. Through using various examples in Kabir’s poems and epigrams,

a thorough analysis will be made. In doing so, the distinction of Hindu and Muslim

religions as with the Nath Yogi that are embedded in his poems will be disclosed.

Furthermore passages from Kabir’s Adi Granth will be discussed in understanding the

explanation with regards to Hinduism.

It is important to note that Kabir questions the validity in the concept of

reincarnation and the law of Karma from Hinduism. From Islam however he ta...