Rabindranath Tagore was quite a polymath. His work ranged from poetry, painting, religious reformation, etc. He was a visionary, creative soul to par excellence and the founder of the prominent educational institute Vishwa Bharti. It is a pleasure to remember this great philosopher on his death anniversary which falls on 9 August. Remembering these epic personalities becomes important for you if you are preparing for any Government Recruitment Exams like IBPS RRB, RBI Grade B, SSC CGL, SSC CPO, Railways ALP, Railways Group D & more. This will help you in your General Awareness section of all these major exams.
Rabindranath Tagore – An Introduction
Let’s take a tour of his life experiences and his contribution that still inspire the generations after generation.
- Rabindranath Tagore was the first Asian to make a mark by his astounding work in the field of Literature.
- He was recognized by the Nobel Award in 1913.
- He wrote soul-stirring poetry and even authored various fiction based books that are still considered the best pieces of Literature.
- He had a great friendship with the father of the Nation – Mahatma Gandhi, and together their thoughts and ideas influenced many revolutionaries.
Did you Know!?
It was Rabindranath who conferred the title of “Mahatma” upon Gandhiji in 1915.
Important Facts on Rabindranath Tagore’s Life
- Likewise, Tagore shared a bond of friendship with Albert Einstein and they also shared a common interest in music.
- His compositions were chosen as the national anthem by two nations. Jana Gana Manaby India and Amar Shonar Bangla by Bangladesh.
- To make him a Barrister, his father enrolled him in Brighton, England in the year 1878. However, having no interests in pursuing this degree, he returned back to India and became a famous poet and writer.
- Tagore translated his own work in English Language and also composed nearly 2,230 songs.
- Tagore at the age of 60 years took up painting and drawing. He held many exhibitions of his work across Europe. His paintings had color schemes that reflected off-beat aesthetics.
- He renounced the title of “Sir” endowed upon him by the British Government to show his protest against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
- Tagore started an experimental school at Shantiniketanand he is the founder of ‘Visva Bharati University’.
Rabindranath Tagore – Famous Books
Some of his Prominent and Famous Books are –
- Gitanjali
- Manasi
- Sonar Tari
- Gitimalya
- Balakka
His famous song “Ekla Cholo Re” (If no one responds your call, then go on your own alone) motivities us to keep going and achieve your dreams. On this inspiring note, our team wishes the very best for your upcoming exams.
