If God be within the mosque, then to whom does this world belong? If Ram be within the image which you find upon your pilgrimage, then who is there to know what happens without? Hari is in the East, Allah is in the West. Look within your heart, for there you will find both Karim and Ram.
— Kabir Medieval

Indian mystic poet

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From his poetry questioning religious orthodoxy.

Date / Period

15th century

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Controversial

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https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/52808.Kabir

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