Satguru Kabir Saheb and the Lineage of the Panth
Satguru Kabir Saheb was miraculously found floating on a lotus leaf at Lahartara, Varanasi. His Guru was the revered Saint Ramanand, and among his most well-known disciples was Dharam Das.
Satguru Kabir Saheb established the spiritual lineage of the Panth by bestowing 42 sacred names (Nam), known to us today as Acharyas or Hajur Sahebs.
When an Acharya is inaugurated, they renounce their birth name and assume the divine name allocated by Satguru Kabir Saheb himself.
Vijay Das Shastri was appointed as the eighteenth Acharya and took on the sacred name Panth Shri Hajur 1008 Ardhnam Saheb. His Guru is His Holiness Panth Shri Hajur 1008 Uditnam Saheb, the sixteenth name allocated by Satguru Kabir Saheb.
It was His Holiness Uditnam Saheb’s vision to build and renovate the birth place of Kabir Saheb, now known as Sadguru Prakatya Dham, Kabir Bagh, Lahartara—a place of great spiritual importance and devotion.
The Acharya (Hajur Saheb) holds the highest seat within the Panth. All Mahants are inaugurated by an Acharya through a sacred ceremony known as Chadar Vidhi, during which they receive a hat, a certificate, and divine blessings.
The Present Era
Many of the original scriptures of the Panth were written in Sanskrit and Hindi. In recent times, these sacred texts have been translated into English, making them more accessible to people around the world. The advent of the internet has further expanded their reach, allowing Kabir Saheb’s teachings to inspire a global audience.
While we remain deeply connected to our past, we often find it challenging to navigate the present. Our current Acharya (Hajur Saheb) has vowed to spread the teachings of Satguru Kabir Saheb across the world, with a special focus on guiding and inspiring the youth.
His Holiness has visited the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Mauritius, and Trinidad—his first visits outside India—and plans to continue visiting more countries in the near future.
His Holiness remains devoted to completing the mission of his Guru by making the birthplace of Satguru Kabir Saheb accessible to devotees around the world, ensuring that the light of Kabir Saheb’s message continues to shine across generations.
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Satguru Kabir Saheb
Sat means True
Guru means Teacher
The term Satguru refers to an enlightened teacher whose life’s purpose is to guide others on the path of truth and spiritual realization.
About Satguru Kabir Saheb
Satguru Kabir Saheb is regarded as one of the greatest poets, mystics, and spiritual reformers ever born in India. He taught that all human beings are equal and that union with the Supreme Being is the ultimate goal of life.
His verses express profound love and devotion toward the Divine. Kabir Saheb’s Guru was Ramanand, and His principal disciple was Dharam Das.
Early Life
According to traditional accounts, Satguru Kabir Saheb was born in 1398 AD. It is said that he was discovered as an infant floating on a lotus leaf in a pond in Banaras (Varanasi) by a Muslim weaver couple, who lovingly raised him and named him Kabir, meaning “the great one.”
From an early age, Kabir displayed extraordinary spiritual wisdom and insight far beyond his years.
Guru Kabir ke Dohe
The hallmark of Kabir’s teachings is found in his two-line poetic couplets known as “Kabir ke Dohe.” These short yet profound verses convey deep spiritual truths and timeless wisdom.
Through simple language and vivid imagery, Kabir’s Dohas reflect his philosophy of love, humility, equality, and devotion to the formless God.
The Philosophy of Satguru Kabir Saheb
Satguru Kabir Saheb embraced the Vedantic concept of the Atman (soul) and emphasized the Nirguna (formless) aspect of God. He opposed idol worship and ritualism, believing that God can be realized only through direct personal experience.
He rejected the caste system and all forms of social discrimination, proclaiming that all human beings are equal before God. For Kabir, the true Guru is one who leads the seeker to self-realization and divine truth.
Kabir Panth
Kabir = Satguru Kabir Saheb
Panth = Path or Way of Life
Kabir Panth is not merely a religion but a way of life. One need not convert or follow rigid doctrines to understand and live by the teachings of Satguru Kabir Saheb. His philosophy is open to all who seek truth and inner peace.
Five Pillars of Kabir Panth
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Love
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Humanity
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Compassion
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Non-Violence
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Truth
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