Consider the following poem by Bhakti Saint Kabirdas:
Where do you search for me?
I am with You
Not in pilgrimage, nor in icons
Neither in solitude
Not in temples, nor in mosques
Neither in Kaaba, nor is Kailash
I am with you o man
I am with you
Which tradition does this poem reflects:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option 1: Syncretic Tradition
The poem by Kabirdas reflects the Syncretic Tradition, which blends elements from both Hindu and Muslim spiritual practices.
Syncretism: A cultural phenomenon characterised by the inter-mingling or mixing of different religions or traditions. A hybrid of two distinct religious or cultural traditions.