Why Kabirdas laughed?

 

   
                                      Why Kabirdas laughed?



        The saint Kabirdas was a Muslim saint, a devoted disciple of the famous Hindu preceptor Ramananda. He was a self-realized soul. For him different names denoted the same God. He fought for the unity of Hindus, and Muslims. Naturally, some groups from both the communities might not have liked this for the fear of losing their authority over the common people, as is seen today also.

Once both the groups scolded him. Kabirdas started laughing, instead of getting angry or reacting in a wild manner. The behavior of the saint irritated them.
Both Hindus, and Muslims asked, “ we are reprimanding you to make you feel bad,and warn you to remain yourself within your boundaries as you are entering on our territories . But you are laughing, ignoring us, so strange, why?”

The saint replied coolly, and with a pleasing smile, “ In scolding me atleast both of you are together, showing your unity in this atleast. That is why I laughed. This is the expression of happiness.”