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I felt in need of a great pilgrimage, so I sat still for three days and God came to me.

Kabir

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Kabir
Age: 78 †
Born: 1440
Born: January 1
Died: 1518
Died: January 1
Philosopher
Poet
Weaver
Writer
Benares
Kabir Sahib
Great
Sat
Needs
Days
Came
Felt
Three
Stills
Still
Need
Pilgrimage

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