Question

Saint Kabir wrote poems, which are known as _____
A. Tripitikas
B. Keerthans
C. Dohas
D. Bhajans

Answer 1

Hint: Saint Kabir Das is a famous mystic poet of the \[15th\]century whose creative work gave momentum to the then Bhakti movement prevalent in the country. He was born in a Muslim family and was brought up in a Hindu family, but Kabir refused to associate himself with either religion. The invaluable teachings of Kabir are still famous even today.

Complete answer:
Saint Kabir had a deep inclination towards spirituality from the beginning itself and he was the disciple of Guru Ramananda. His poetry is often seen as a conflation of all beliefs. His literary work is known as couplets (two lines) or Dohas, some of which are even used by a layman in day to day life. The two-line poems or phrases were written in an easy and comprehensible manner to teach humankind the value of devotion and lessons of life at large. Doha became a popular style of writing during the period of the Medieval age in India and was used by various saints and poets of that era. For eg we often hear Rahim’s Doha apart from Kabir’s Doha.
Tripitikas are scriptures of the Buddhist religion and are mainly written in the Pali language. Eg, Sutta Pitaka, Vinay Pitaka, Abhidhamma Pitaka, etc. Keerthans often describe a story mentioned in Indian religions. Dohas are couplets (two-line verses) prominently used by poets of Medieval India Bhajans usually pertain to Hindu mythology and are mythological songs, sung during rituals of worship. Meera Bai Bhajans are very famous in Hindu mythology.
So, the correct answer is Option C.:

Note: Kabir’s couplets have been preserved and recorded in the Adi Granth of Guru Granth Sahib. He is also believed to have a strong influence on Guru Nanak Dev, the founder, and establisher of the religion of Sikhism.