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What was Kabir Das's occupation at birth?
What was Kabir Das's occupation at birth?
- Social reformer
- Poet
- Weaver (correct)
- Saint
Which of the following was NOT a key aspect of Kabir Das's teachings?
Which of the following was NOT a key aspect of Kabir Das's teachings?
- Following the caste system (correct)
- Moving beyond religious distinctions
- Direct, personal experience of the divine
- Importance of inner devotion
What was the primary theme of Kabir Das's literary works?
What was the primary theme of Kabir Das's literary works?
- Islamic and Hindu traditions
- Love, devotion, and spiritual awakening (correct)
- Social reform and activism
- Criticisms of idol worship and empty rituals
What was the name of the movement inspired by Kabir Das's teachings?
What was the name of the movement inspired by Kabir Das's teachings?
Who adopted Kabir Das and brought him up in a Hindu environment?
Who adopted Kabir Das and brought him up in a Hindu environment?
What was the language of Kabir Das's literary works?
What was the language of Kabir Das's literary works?
What is the coefficient of x² in the polynomial 2 + x² + x?
What is the coefficient of x² in the polynomial 2 + x² + x?
What is the degree of the polynomial 5x³ + 4x² + 7x?
What is the degree of the polynomial 5x³ + 4x² + 7x?
What is the coefficient of x² in the polynomial 2 – x² + x³?
What is the coefficient of x² in the polynomial 2 – x² + x³?
What is the degree of the polynomial 4 – y²?
What is the degree of the polynomial 4 – y²?
What is the coefficient of x² in the polynomial √2 x – 1?
What is the coefficient of x² in the polynomial √2 x – 1?
What is the degree of the polynomial 3?
What is the degree of the polynomial 3?
What is the degree of the polynomial x² + x?
What is the degree of the polynomial x² + x?
Which of the following polynomials is a linear polynomial?
Which of the following polynomials is a linear polynomial?
If p(x) = 5x – 4x² + 3, what is the value of p(0)?
If p(x) = 5x – 4x² + 3, what is the value of p(0)?
What is the zero of the polynomial x + 5?
What is the zero of the polynomial x + 5?
If p(x) = x³, what is the value of p(2)?
If p(x) = x³, what is the value of p(2)?
What is the degree of the polynomial 2 + t + 2t² – t³?
What is the degree of the polynomial 2 + t + 2t² – t³?
If p(x) = 3x – 2, what is the zero of the polynomial?
If p(x) = 3x – 2, what is the zero of the polynomial?
What is the degree of the polynomial y² – y + 1?
What is the degree of the polynomial y² – y + 1?
If p(x) = (x – 1)(x + 1), what is the value of p(0)?
If p(x) = (x – 1)(x + 1), what is the value of p(0)?
What is the zero of the polynomial ax, where a ≠ 0?
What is the zero of the polynomial ax, where a ≠ 0?
Study Notes
Kabir Das: A Brief Overview
Kabir Das (1440-1518) was a renowned Indian poet, saint, and social reformer.
Life and Background
- Born in Varanasi, India, to a Muslim weaver family
- Adopted by a Hindu couple, Neeru and Neema, and brought up in a Hindu environment
- Influenced by both Islamic and Hindu traditions
Teachings and Philosophy
- Preached the importance of inner devotion and spiritual growth
- Emphasized the need to move beyond religious distinctions and dogma
- Advocated for a direct, personal experience of the divine
- Critiqued the caste system, idol worship, and empty rituals
Literary Works
- Composed over 400 poems, known as "bhajans" or "padas"
- Wrote in the local dialect, making his message accessible to the masses
- His poems explore themes of love, devotion, and spiritual awakening
Impact and Legacy
- Inspired the Bhakti movement, which emphasized personal devotion and love for God
- Influenced later poet-saints, such as Guru Nanak and Tukaram
- Remains a revered figure in Indian literature and spirituality
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