Rabindranath Tagore

Convocation of the Visva Bharati University at Santiniketan in West Bengal was held recently.

25 Feb 2023

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Convocation of the Visva Bharati University at Santiniketan in West Bengal was held recently.

About Rabindranath Tagore:

  • Rabindranath Tagore was a prominent Indian poet, philosopher, educationist, and musician who lived from 1861 to 1941. 
  • He was known by several names, including ‘Gurudev’, ‘Kabiguru’, and ‘Biswakabi’. 
  • Early Life and Literary Career:
    • Rabindranath Tagore published his first poems when he was just 16 years old, under the pen-name ‘Bhanusimha’.
    • He is known for composing over 2000 songs, which are called ‘Rabindra Sangeet’.
    • His notable works include Gitanjali, Ghare-Baire, Gora, Manasi, Balaka, and Sonar Tori.
  • National Anthems and Awards:
    • Rabindranath Tagore not only gave the national anthems for two countries, India and Bangladesh, but also inspired a Ceylonese student of his to pen and compose the national anthem of Sri Lanka.
    • In 1913, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his work on Gitanjali. He was the first non-European to receive this prestigious award.
    • In 1915, he was awarded knighthood by the British King George V. However, following the Jallianwalla Bagh massacre in 1919, he renounced his Knighthood.
  • Philosophy and Education:
    • Rabindranath Tagore was not only a literary genius, but also a philosopher and educationist.
    • In 1921, he established the Visva-Bharati University, which challenged conventional education and encouraged creativity and freedom of thought.
  • Friendship with Mahatma Gandhi:
    • Rabindranath Tagore was a good friend of Mahatma Gandhi and is said to have given him the title of Mahatma.

News Source: The Hindu

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