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Who was Kabir? Mention any two of his teachings?
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Solution
Kabir was a disciple of the Bhakti saint Ramananda. He was bom in about AD 1398 of a Brahmin widow and brought up by a Muslim weaver. He wanted to transform society by promoting peace and harmony among different communities.
His teachings are as follows:
- There is only one God. He may be worshiped under many names.
- Devotion to God and good actions are the only means of salvation.
- One must be free from dishonesty, insincerity, and hypocrisy to reach God.
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