Sant Kabir Das Maharaj

Pranams at the lotus feet of Kabir Das Maharaj!

 Chapter – 8

Once, Kabir Das invited holy men for a meal, Loi found there was not enough grains to cook, Kabir Das Maharaj said, “ Do something and prepare the meal for the saints, you can pledge anything you want.”  She went to borrow grains from a merchant, he said he cannot give grains on loan, he had wicked idea to persuade her, she remembered her husband’s order to pledge anything and bring grains, she reluctantly agreed for his wish and brought grains, and a sumptuous meal was served to the holy men.  Loi could not control her tears; she wept bitterly and informed her husband all that happened in the shop.  On that night, the merchant was impatiently waiting for Loi he could see her with her husband in front of his home, suddenly he lost eyesight, and soon he regained the sight and saw Lord Rama in place of Kabir Das.  The merchant fell at the feet of Kabir Das and Loi begging for forgiveness. He revealed his willingness to serve Kabir Das, but he was advised to perform his duty.

Kabir Das had to face the rage of Muslims who blamed them that he is too compassionate towards holy men and Hindus, he clearly mentioned that he never look upon the religion, he always serves people who suffer from hunger and thirst.  Finally, the villagers threatened the couple to leave the village otherwise they have to face serious consequences.  They were not scared of the threat, they amicably left the village and ancestral home.

Kabir Das and family settle out of the village, in a small hermitage surrounded by the rich natural beauty.  Once his son Kamal asked for the necessity   of belief/religion in human life, Sant Kabir Das explained, everyone should have a belief to know the true nature of the self which is none other than supreme spirit, he explained the essentialities of Dharma which is the essence of humanity and religion as well.