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Sant Dariya Sahib of Bihar was born in India at a time when the power of the Muslim Mughals was declining and the British had not yet fully asserted their power over the region. It was an era of many petty rulers and warlords and general social turmoil and religious strife.

Sant Dariya emerged as a poet-saint who encouraged harmony between Hindus and Muslims. Today he is revered by Sikhs, as well as Hindus and Muslims.

He received enlightenment at the age of 20, and began to teach a path of non-violence and love for all.

As a poet, Sant Dariya composed more than 15,000 verses.

In fact, in one of his books, Dariya suggests he was the great poet Kabir in a previous incarnation.

There is some disagreement about the years of his life, but many assert he lived nearly 150 years.

Poems by Dariya

	The musk is within the deer
	Who can describe the Source of the universe
	You have nothing to worry about
	Without love there can be no devotion and wisdom (from Love Chapter)

Recommended Books

Dariya Sahib: Saint of Bihar, Translated by K. N. Upadhyaya

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Related Links:

	Sant Dariya Saheb Biharwale http://www.geocities.com/santdariya/ Brief biography, teachings of Dariya, a few verses translated, ashram listings.
	Love Letters - Dariya (Bihar) http://www.sonic.net/%7Ekownby/dariyab.htm Several beautiful verses by Sant Dariya.
	SantMatFellowship http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SantMatFellowship/ A search of the posting in this group will give you several poems by Dariya.

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