The Untold Story of Kabir Ji’s Birth
Kabir Ji’s birth remains a mystery in many Indian sacred scriptures. However, under the divine guidance and grace of Hazur Maharaj Darshan Das Ji, Guru Maharaj Sant Trilochan Darshan Das Ji revealed the hidden truth behind the divine birth of the great messenger of God, Kabir Ji.
Kabir Ji was raised in a humble Muslim family living near a place called Lehartara, close to the riverbanks. He was found floating in a basket on the river—an extraordinary event. But how Kabir Ji came to be in that basket is a tale of divine mystery.
Once, Guru Ramanand Ji was blessing devotees who had gathered in a long queue seeking his mercy. Among them was a couple who approached Guru Ji and expressed their longing for a child. Guru Ramanand Ji prayed to God and gently placed his hand over the woman’s head, blessing her.
Next in line was another couple, devotees of Guru Ramanand Ji, who came with their young, unmarried daughter. As they sat behind her, they asked their daughter to seek blessings from Guru Ji. The girl humbly approached and bowed at Guru Ji’s feet, saying,
“Please bless me.” At that moment, Guru Ramanand Ji had his eyes closed in divine connection and, without realizing, placed his hand on the girl’s head and said, “May my Lord bless you with a son.”
When Guru Ji opened his eyes and realized what had happened, he stood up and said, “I thought the married couple was still standing before me.” The girl’s parents grew worried and asked, “Our daughter is unmarried. How will this blessing be fulfilled? Who will marry her now?”
Understanding their distress, Guru Ramanand Ji later offered them guidance.
Eventually, the young girl gave birth to a child—Kabir Ji—without any physical relationship, much like how Jesus was born to Mother Mary. Fearing societal shame and unable to raise him alone, they placed the divine child in a large leaf-shaped boat and set him afloat on the river near Lehartara.
At the other end of the river, a Muslim couple named Neeru and Neema, who had no children of their own, discovered the baby. Overwhelmed with joy, they took him home and raised him as their own. They named the child Kabir, meaning "Great."
As Kabir Ji grew, he developed an intense longing to find a Guru who could bless him with the holy name of God. He often observed saints and sadhus by the Ganga riverside and wondered, “Who will bless me with the sacred mantra?”
He heard from many that Guru Ramanand Ji was the greatest saint of that time, but he only blessed selected families with the holy name. Due to which Kabir ji couldn’t get accepted to admitted as devotee to Guru Ramanand ji .
One day, Kabir Ji lay down on the steps of the Ganga, where Guru Ramanand Ji would arrive early each morning. That morning, as the sun had not yet fully risen, Guru Ji didn’t see Kabir Ji lying on the steps and accidentally placed his foot on him. Startled, Guru Ji quickly withdrew his foot and said, “O human, get up and chant the holy name of Ram! O soul of God, wake up and chant Ram’s name!”
These divine words were all Kabir Ji needed. With immense joy, he began dancing and celebrating, saying, “Today, I have received the Guru Mantra of the holy name—Ram!” He went from house to house in Kashi, joyfully declaring his blessings and chanting "Ram Ram."
Kabir Ji was eventually accepted by Guru Ramanand Ji as his disciple. From that moment onward, Kabir Ji dedicated his entire life to chanting the holy name of Ram with unwavering devotion.
Something extraordinary in Kabir Ji –Spread all over the Community
As Kabir Ji grew older, he began assisting his father in earning a livelihood by selling handmade cloth sheets woven at home.
Kabir Ji’s family, who earned a living by weaving and selling cloth, depended on daily earnings. One day, Kabir Ji went out with a bundle of cloth to sell. On his way, he met a saint. Kabir Ji was overjoyed and immediately bowed, touching the saint’s feet. The saint noticed the cloth and asked for half of it. Kabir Ji gladly gave it without hesitation. Then the saint asked for the full cloth, and again Kabir Ji gave it all, asking for no money in return—offering it as a donation.
That day, Kabir Ji did not earn any money. Instead of returning home, he went to a forest and began meditating, chanting "Ram Ram." His meditation was so deep that it continued for two full days.
Meanwhile, Kabir Ji’s mother grew worried as he didn’t return. On the second day, a man named Keshav Banjara arrived at their home, calling out for Kabir Ji. When the family came outside, he said nothing but began unloading cartloads of groceries and essential items at their doorstep.
Surprised, Kabir Ji’s parents told him, “You must be mistaken. We are poor and did not order anything. This must belong to some royal family.” Without saying a word, Keshav Banjara finished unloading and left.
When Kabir Ji returned home on the third day, his parents asked, “How much profit did you earn that such a wealthy man brought us so much food and supplies? We are poor—this must be some mistake.”
Kabir Ji smiled, recognizing this as the grace of God. He then called upon the saints and distributed all the food and goods among them. Once again, his home was left with little. But soon, people across Kashi began talking about this miraculous event. The Brahmins and saints started noticing something extraordinary in Kabir Ji—divine blessings and grace that could not be ignored.