Vaishnava Hindu sect
_Kabir_(left)_with_a_disciple_(right),_Mughal_school_of_art.jpg) 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 |
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. The adherents of Kabir Panth are from many religious backgrounds as Kabir never advocated change of religions but highlighted their limitations. According to some scholars, this tradition belong to Hindu denomination of Vaishnavism with universalist leanings.[1] In respect of Kabir, his followers celebrate Kabir Jayanti.
- ^ Dandekar, R. N. (1987) [Rev. ed. 2005]. "Vaiṣṇavism: An Overview". In Eliade, Mircea (ed.). The Encyclopedia of Religion. Vol. 14. New York: MacMillan.