Kabir panth
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. Its adherents are from many religious backgrounds as Kabir never advocated change of religions but highlighted their limitations. According to some scholars, this tradition belong to Vaishnavism with universalist leanings. In respect of Kabir, his followers celebrate Kabir Jayanti.
Painting of bhagat (saint) Kabir (left) with a disciple (right), Mughal school of art | |
| Founder | |
|---|---|
| Kabir | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Indian subcontinent • Caribbean | |
| Religions | |
| Sant Mat | |
| Scriptures | |
| Bijak amid others |
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