Tagore: Poet, Patriot, Critic, Liberal Humanist.

Abstract

Nobody can deny the fact that not only India but the world owes a lot to Rabindranath Tagore, reverently called “ Gurudev” , who was a poet, a patriot, a critic, a liberal humanist thinker, all rolled into one. He was one of the undeniable pillars of the Bengal Renaissance, and his relevance even today cannot be waived off. Not only men of literature, but luminaries from every sphere of knowledge and from every corner of the globe could hardly deny the influence of the wave of the Tagore school of thought. His ideas about human values, patriotism and education stand tall even today and are as relatable in the present day scenario as they were ages ago. This speaks volumes about the universality and permanent relevance of his thoughts which are all-encompassing irrespective of class, greed, nationality and religion,