What do the dohas of Kabir, the verses by Mirabai, the poetry of Bulleh Shah and the songs of Lalon Fakir have in common? They appeal to listeners to live by the universal values of love, compassion and humanity — a message that can’t be stressed enough in the turbulent times that we are living in. Nearly a decade ago, in an India post the Gujarat riots, a group of music and poetry-lovers came together to reconnect people to spirituality, and in turn, a shared love and respect for the world. In its 11th edition, the Kabir Festival Mumbai returns, spreading its musical magic across venues in Bandra, Juhu and Girgaum.

Prahlad Singh Tipaniya and his team will lead a session on Kabir