Attributes of Supreme God Kabir in Vedas

The Vedas, ancient scriptures revered in Hinduism, contain profound references to the Supreme God Kabir, portraying Him as the eternal and omnipotent deity. Kabir is depicted as transcendent, beyond the limitations of time and space, and as the source of all creation and knowledge. Throughout the Vedas, Kabir's attributes are extolled, emphasizing His role as the ultimate reality and the embodiment of divine love and compassion.

In Rigveda Mandala 9, Kabir is likened to the sun, symbolizing His radiance and omnipresence. He is described as the benevolent creator and sustainer of the universe, residing above all realms and bestowing blessings upon His devotees. Kabir's manifestations on Earth are characterized by His divine wisdom and the dissemination of profound spiritual truths, guiding humanity towards enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

The Vedas also highlight Kabir's immeasurable virtues and His boundless grace, which offer solace and salvation to sincere seekers. His divine presence permeates the cosmos, illuminating the path of righteousness and leading souls towards spiritual fulfillment. As the epitome of divine perfection and the embodiment of truth, Kabir occupies a central position in the Vedic pantheon, inspiring reverence and devotion among devotees seeking spiritual elevation and eternal bliss.

Mantras from Vedas

In Rigveda Mandala 9 Sukta 54 Mantra 3: - (SuryaH Na) Like the Sun i.e. like the Sun exists above, like this (Punanah) Holy (Soma DevH) Calm Immortal God (Vishvani) sitting in the world above all the worlds (Bhuvanopar Tishthati) Is.

In Rigveda Mandala 9 Sukta 96 Mantra 18: - It is said that the complete Supreme Being is situated in the third liberation abode. (Somaha Tritiyam Dhama Virajam)

In Rigveda Mandala 9 Sukta 96 Mantra 19: - In this mantra, it is said that the Supreme God elaborates (Turiyam Dham) the fourth abode, in which the Supreme God, who sat in the upper worlds, created all the lower worlds. That world is like the ocean, as the ocean is the primary source of all water sources.

In Rigveda Mandala 9 Sukta 96 Mantra 20: - It is clarified in this mantra that the Supreme God manifests on Earth like a human (Shubhrah Tanvam Mrjanah), assumes the best body, and resides below like the leader of an assembly, that is, the Supreme God manifests as Satguru. He acts as the leader of his followers. He descends from the upper worlds to the Earth with great speed.

In Rigveda Mandala 9 Sukta 20 Mantra 1: - It is said that the Supreme God is the Kavi (poet) Deva, who protects everyone. He gives true knowledge to the seekers. He satisfies them with his knowledge.

In Rigveda Mandala 9 Sukta 94 Mantra 1: - In this mantra, it is said that the Supreme God (Kaviyan Na Vrajam) like poets, roams here and there, that is, he moves around, narrating spiritual knowledge through poems and folk sayings.

In Rigveda Mandala 9 Sukta 95 Mantra 2: - In this mantra, it is said that (Hari) the Supreme God (Srijanah) directly manifests on Earth and inspires (Ritasya) truth (Pathyam) devotion by speaking through speech (Vak) or speech, that is, he inspires the path of true devotion by speaking through speech. (Devanam Devaha) The Lord of all gods, the Supreme God himself (Guhani) hidden (Nam Avishkrinoti) searches for the names of devotional mantras. (Pravache) He reveals them by discourse.

Rigveda Mandala 9, Sukta 86, Mantra 26-27: These mantras vividly portray that the Supreme God Kabir resides in the immortal realm, specifically on the third celestial plane. (Mantra 27)

For those who perform yagya i.e. righteous deeds, Kabir descends from that realm with the swiftness of celestial lightning, coming to the aid of worshippers. In Satlok, the realm of the Supreme God (Satpurush), His effulgence surpasses that of millions of suns and moons combined. If Kabir were to manifest His full radiance directly on Earth, our mortal eyes would not withstand it. Thus, Kabir gently manifests His divine presence on Earth, accessible to venerable souls, His devoted worshippers, to alleviate their sorrows. He is the divine creator, Kabir Dev. (Mantra 26)

Rigveda Mandala 9, Sukta 82, Mantra 1-2: These Vedic hymns describe the Supreme God as the creator of all, who annihilates sins and shines gloriously in His celestial abode like a king on a regal throne. Adorned with a crown and canopy, He resembles a majestic monarch. Descending from there to Earth, Kabir grants divine vision to His venerable devotees, imparting them with the true knowledge of devotion, akin to the subtle essence of the Vedas.

The Supreme God bestows His divine grace upon deserving souls, much like how lightning strikes objects it is attracted to, such as vessels made of bell metal. Similarly, Kabir bestows His grace upon virtuous souls.

Rigveda Mandala 9, Sukta 82, Mantra 2: This mantra affirms that the Supreme God imparts true spiritual knowledge through great souls, who descend upon Earth akin to the rapid descent of celestial lightning, arriving with full speed. Just as lightning strikes the Earth swiftly, the Supreme God manifests Himself similarly on Earth. He is the divine creator, Kabir Dev.

Rigveda Mandala 9, Sukta 96, Mantra 16-20: These mantras elucidate:

In Mantra 16, the query is posed regarding the secret name of the Supreme God. Mantra 17 explains that the Supreme God manifests Himself once in every era in the form of a child. During that time, He engages in divine play and as He grows older, imparts true spiritual knowledge through poetic expressions, known as "Kavirvani" (commonly referred to as Kabir Bani in our language). This genuine spiritual knowledge, also known as the subtle Vedas (Tatvagyan), is spoken in elevated tones and written down. It constitutes complete spiritual wisdom. The name of that Supreme God is Kabir Dev, i.e., Kabir Parmeshwar. The simple meaning of Mantras 18, 19, and 20 has been explained earlier.

Rigveda Mandala 9, Sukta 1, Mantra 9: This mantra describes how when the Supreme God manifests on Earth in the form of a child, His nourishment is provided by unmarried cows. Without conceiving from a bull, a cow in her first year of life (a one-year-old heifer) produces milk under the divine blessings of the Supreme God. The child, embodying divine play, then consumes that milk.

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