Dr Akhilesh Kumar Singh
English
April 2025
Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941), a polymath genius, is one of the most powerful influences on world literature and philosophy. This essay discusses his deep impact in several fields—literature, philosophy, education, and cultural reform. Tagore's literary writings, including Gitanjali, touch upon spiritual issues of divine yearning and the relationship between the individual and the universal spirit. His philosophical vision, based on spiritual humanism and universalism, opposes divisive ideologies and calls for a world united by love, truth, and beauty. Tagore's pioneering educational philosophy, as expressed in his establishment of Santiniketan, focused on creativity, critical thinking, and an integrated approach to learning. The paper also explores Tagore's lasting legacy, which continues to shape contemporary education, global peace movements, and the wider cultural landscape. Through the propagation of a universal humanism, Tagore's writings and thoughts continue to be applicable today, providing insights into modern issues surrounding nationalism, social justice, and intercultural communication.
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