Bharat Devotion

Fakiri

(फ़कीरी)

Literal Meaning

The life of a renunciant (fakir)

Etymology & Sanskrit Root

From Arabic-Persian 'faqir' (poor, in need), the word used in North India for a renunciant who has given up possessions; 'fakiri' is that way of life.

Spiritual Insight & Context

Chosen simplicity as a path to inward joy; for Kabir it is the opposite of 'amiri' (wealth). It is the refrain of 'Man Lagyo Mero Yaar Fakiri Mein'.