"Remembering Rabindranath Tagore: A Legacy of Art, Ideas, and Cultural Harmony"
Rabindranath Tagore Death Anniversary: Today marks the anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore's passing, the creator of India's national anthem and a prolific writer of poetry, stories, music, drama, and essays. Tagore passed away on August 7, 1941. He was not only a remarkable artist but also the pioneer in bridging the gap between Eastern and Western cultures. Tagore was born on May 7, 1861, in Jorasanko.
Rabindranath Tagore Biography
Rabindranath Tagore's remarkable abilities were evident from a young age. He penned his first poem at the tender age of 8 and published his first short story by 16. Tagore hailed from the prominent and influential Tagore family in Calcutta. His initial education took place at home, shaped by his family's intellectual atmosphere. Although he attended various schools, including University College London, he did not finish formal education. Tagore favored self-guided learning and was profoundly inspired by Indian classical texts like the Upanishads and Western works, notably Shakespeare.
Rabindranath Tagore Award
Tagore is probably the only poet in the world whose compositions have been made the national anthem of two countries. He was also awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for his composition 'Gitanjali'. He composed more than two thousand songs. Tagore composed about 2,230 songs. Rabindra Sangeet is an integral part of Bengali culture.
Precious thoughts of Rabindranath Tagore
If you close the door to all error the truth will shut itself out.
Just like a nest provides shelter to a sleeping bird, silence provides shelter to your speech.
Universities are factories for producing great men and teachers are the artisans who make them.
Music fills the infinity between two souls.
There are many facts, but there is only one truth.
You cannot cross the sea by standing on the shore and staring at its water.
Those who keep themselves too busy in doing good things, are unable to find time to become good.
Faith is the bird that feels the light even in the darkness of dawn.
When we are humble, we are closest to greatness.
The artist reveals himself in art, not the artwork.