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'Kabir is known as one of the saints whose philosophy has greatly influenced the Bhakti Movement.' Justify the statement with suitable points.
Solution
Kabir, one of the most revered saints during the Bhakti movement, was born into a Muslim family of weavers. In the following ways, his philosophy made a significant contribution to the Bhakti movement:
- He placed a lot of emphasis on living a very simple life with few material possessions. He held that spirituality, not material wealth, is the source of true happiness.
- He respected all religions and held the notion of the unity of God in high regard.
- He believed that one could come to God and opposed performing rituals to get closer to him through the purification of one's soul, one comes close to God.
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