Kabir

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. When was Kabir born?Circa 1440
2. When did Kabir die?Circa 1518
3. Where was Kabir born?Varanasi (Kashi), India
4. What is Kabir known for?Mystic poet, saint, social reformer, and founder of the Kabir Panth
5. What is the literary forms?Primarily 'sakhi' (couplet) and 'doha' (short verse), written in vernacular Hindavi
6. Who was Kabir?Kabir was a 15th‑century Indian poet and mystic who used simple, everyday language to talk about God and people.

Bhakti Movement: A medieval Indian devotional movement emphasizing personal devotion to a chosen deity.
Syncretism: The merging or attempted merging of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.
Orthodoxy: Adherence to established beliefs, doctrines, and practices, especially in religion.
Vernacular: The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.