Question

Who is the author of the book 'Bijak'?
1. Ravidas
2. Surdas
3. Kabir Das
4. Vidapati

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Kabir Das

The correct answer is ​Kabir Das.

• Bijak is the best collection of the writings of Kabir.

• Kabir Das was a poet and the Saint of the 15th century whose writings were influenced by Hinduism’s Bhakti movement.
• It is believed that he was born in Kashi to a Brahmin widow.
• Her mother abandoned him to run away from the dishonor she would attain for birth outside marriage.
• Then he was brought up by the Muslim weavers Niru and Nima.
• His Legacy is continued to date and is called ‘Kabir Panth’ meaning ‘path of Kabir’.