Is Kabir Mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita?

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Yes, God Kabir is mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita, though His identity has been misunderstood due to misinterpretations. The Bhagavad Gita contains multiple references to the Supreme God, who is distinct from the speaker of the Gita (Kaal/Brahm). When analyzed correctly, these verses confirm that Kavir Dev (Kabir Saheb) is the Supreme God described in the Bhagavad Gita.

1. Understanding the Speaker of the Bhagavad Gita

To determine if God Kabir is mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita, we must first understand who is speaking in the Gita.

Bhagavad Gita 2:12 & 4:5 confirm that the speaker (Kaal) has taken multiple births, indicating that he is not the Supreme God (who is eternal and never takes birth).
Bhagavad Gita 15:17 mentions a Supreme God (Purushottam), who is distinct to the speaker of Gita. This proves that there exists a Supreme God beyond Krishna and the speaker of the Gita.
Bhagavad Gita 18:62 instructs Arjuna to seek refuge in the Supreme God for ultimate salvation, implying that Krishna himself is not the ultimate refuge.

This confirms that the speaker of the Gita is not the Supreme God but rather Kaal (Brahm), the ruler of the 21 universes. The real Supreme God is someone else, and the Bhagavad Gita provides clues to His identity.

2. Bhagavad Gita 8:9 Directly Mentions Kavir Dev (God Kabir)

One of the most direct references to God Kabir in the Bhagavad Gita is found in Chapter 8, Verse 9, which describes the Supreme God:

Bhagavad Gita 8:9
"One should meditate upon the Supreme God, who is Omniscient, the Oldest, the Controller, subtler than the subtlest, the Sustainer of all, beyond material darkness, self-effulgent like the Sun, and transcendental."

Analysis of Gita 8:9 and its Connection to Kabir Saheb

The Sanskrit word used in this verse is "Kavim" (कविं), which is given a meaning of "the Greatest Poet" or "the Enlightened One."
Kavim is derived from "Kavir", which is the root form of Kavir Dev (Kabir Saheb).
This confirms that the Supreme God being described is Kavir Dev (God Kabir), who is known for imparting divine knowledge through poetic verses and couplets.
Vedic Support: Rig Veda Mandal 9, Sukt 94, Mantra 1 also describes Kavir Dev (Kabir Saheb) as the Supreme God who speaks in poetic form.

Thus, Bhagavad Gita 8:9 is direct proof that Kabir Saheb is the Supreme God mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita.

3. Other Bhagavad Gita Verses Supporting God Kabir

(A) Bhagavad Gita 17:23 – Secret Names of the Supreme God

"Om Tat Sat" has been prescribed for attaining the Supreme God."

Here, "Tat" and "Sat" are hidden mantras that only the Supreme God Himself or His Tatvadarshi Saint reveals.
Rig Veda Mandal 9, Sukt 95, Mantra 2 confirms that the Supreme God reveals secret names necessary for liberation.
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj has revealed that these mantras are Satnaam and Saarnaam, which lead to salvation and are given in Naam Diksha (initiation).

(B) Bhagavad Gita 15:16-17 – The Three Eternal Beings

"There are two types of beings in this world: the perishable (mortal beings) and the imperishable (souls). Beyond both, there is the Supreme God, who pervades and sustains all universes."

This verse clearly states that the Supreme God is separate from the speaker of the Gita and from all living beings.
The Supreme God is someone higher than both Brahm (Kaal) and the imperishable soul.
Kabir Saheb fits this description perfectly, as He is the eternal, self-existent God beyond Kaal’s material realm.

(C) Bhagavad Gita 18.62 & 18:66 – Surrender to the Supreme God

18.62 - O Bharat! You, in every respect, go in the refuge of only that Supreme God. By the grace of that Supreme God only, you will attain the supreme peace and the everlasting place i.e. Satlok.

18.66 - "Abandon all other religious earnings in Me and seek refuge in the One. I will liberate you from all sins; do not fear."

The phrase Ekam Sharnam Vraj refers to seeking the refuge of One Supreme Lord.
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj explains that this is a direct command to seek refuge in Kabir Saheb, as only He has the power to grant complete liberation.

4. Vedic Evidence That Supports Bhagavad Gita’s References to God Kabir

The Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sam Veda, and Atharva Veda all mention Kavir Dev (Kabir Saheb) as the Supreme God:

Rig Veda 9.96.16-20: Describes the Supreme God as Kavir Dev, who imparts knowledge in poetic form and descends to Earth.
Rig Veda 9.94.1: States that the Supreme God walks on Earth as a poet-philosopher (Kabir Saheb).
Rig Veda 9.54.3: Declares that the Supreme God resides above all universes and manages creation.
Rig Veda 9.95.2: Confirms that the Supreme God reveals the true path of worship.

These Vedic descriptions match Bhagavad Gita 8:9, proving that the Supreme God mentioned in the Gita is Kavir Dev (Kabir Saheb).

5. How Can One Attain God Kabir as Per Bhagavad Gita?

The Bhagavad Gita and Vedas both instruct devotees to:

✅ Find a Tatvadarshi Saint (True Saint) – Bhagavad Gita 4:34, Yajurveda 40:10 and 40:13
✅ Receive Satnaam & Saarnaam (True Mantras) – Bhagavad Gita 17:23
✅ Follow the Supreme God’s Worship as Prescribed in the Scriptures – Bhagavad Gita 18:62, 18:66

Who Is the Tatvadarshi Saint Today?

According to Bhagavad Gita 4:34, a Tatvadarshi Saint (Knower of Supreme Truth) can provide the correct method of worship. In the present era, Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj is revealing the true way of worship of Kabir Saheb as per the Vedas and Bhagavad Gita. The identity of this Tatvadarshi Saint has been described in Gita verses15:1-4 where it says that the saint who will explain the inverted tree in its entirely is the perfect saint

Conclusion: God Kabir Is Clearly Mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita

Bhagavad Gita 8:9 directly mentions the Supreme God as "Kavim," which refers to Kabir Saheb.
Other verses (15:17, 18:66, 17:23) confirm that the Supreme God is different from Kaal and that His worship is necessary for salvation.
Vedic texts (Rig Veda 9.96.16-20, 9.94.1) support that Kavir Dev (Kabir Saheb) is the Supreme God mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita.
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj is the true saint providing the correct path of devotion to attain salvation.

Thus, Bhagavad Gita clearly mentions Kabir Saheb as the Supreme God, and His true way of worship must be followed to attain salvation.