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The One Lord

Here is a composition attributed to Kabir:

Tell me, brother, how can there be No one lord of the world but two? Who led you so astray? God was called by many names: Names like Allah, Ram, Karim, Keshav, Hari, and Hazrat. Gold may be shaped into rings and bangles. Isn't it gold all the same? Distinctions are only words we invent...

Question: 1

How did Kabir describe the ultimate reality?

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Remember to analyse the key themes that are repeated in the source, and how they reflect the author's views on the subject.
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Kabir described the ultimate reality by drawing ranges of traditions based on the concept of oneness. The source indicates that he saw the ultimate reality as one. He drew the ultimate reality as Ram, Karim, Keshav, Hari, Khuda, Hazrat and Pir which indicates his belief that God was one. Kabir also used terms from Vedantic traditions like Alakh, Nirakar, Brahman, and Atman, in his descriptions of the ultimate reality, indicating his knowledge and acceptance of various belief systems.
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How does Kabir's philosophy contribute to a broader understanding of spiritualism?

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When analyzing a philosophical position, identify the ways it builds upon or challenges existing traditions.
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Kabir tried to coordinate the different religions by providing a universal path which could be followed by all human beings and believed that all faiths were different paths to the same god. He believed that according to him every life has a relationship with two spiritual principles, which are a personal devotion and an inherent connection to god. The terms from Vedantic tradition were used by Kabir, and it shows that he tried to connect his ideas with existing spiritual philosophies, thereby giving new meaning to them. Other terms with mystical connotations such as shabda (sound) or shunya (emptiness) were drawn from yogic traditions, which indicated that he borrowed from diverse traditions, and tried to connect them all.
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How has Kabir advocated an inclusive and compassionate view of humanity?

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When analyzing a religious or philosophical view, remember to note if it challenges the existing social hierarchies and how it calls for a more humane approach to life.
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Kabir believed in the oneness of God, which means that everyone is the creation of one same God, and hence no one is superior or inferior. He also believed in the equality of all castes, and did not prescribe social hierarchies. He considered human beings as equal and one, irrespective of their caste and religion. Kabir's purpose was to preach a universal religion based on love. He always urged people to be sympathetic to other living beings, and to consider everyone with kindness. He also questioned the entrenched religious and social institutions and practices and thus tried to question orthodox ideas and practices, and searched for divinity in all humans. Kabir also wanted to make everyone humane and compassionate, and his teaching focused on tolerance.
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