Rabindranath Tagore's Education
By bodhi_91
@bodhi_91 (191)
India
September 30, 2011 9:31am CST
Today I went to an exhibition held in the School I read before, there were so many things to listen and enjoy, but one boy's words really made me think.
The great writer Rabindranath Tagore had first started to educate the Indian children in open nature (not in any school building) and promote education. There was no exam to degree to acquire but the only motto was to provide sufficient education to one and all.
Later on he found his system is not being so much popular as Britishers (who ruled over India in those days) have built School buildings and that has gained much more fame among fellow Indians. So he built "Viswabharati" which was a school building aloof from city and in the mid of nature, and the motto of proper education preserved.
It made me really smile thinking, he was not only a writer, but also thought so much deep to promote education, and that also in a proper manner! Brought tears in my eyes!
2 responses
@celticeagle (159832)
• Boise, Idaho
1 Oct 11
It is always good to hear about such people as this Rabindranath Tagore. Education is very important and for some one to donate his time and efforts to educating the children is great. And building this school building is very touching. More people who are able to do such tings should do this as well.
@celticeagle (159832)
• Boise, Idaho
1 Oct 11
We should be thankful for such people and experiences in our lives.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
2 Oct 11
I have heard a lot about Rabindranath Tagore, as a very highly respected writer. I have read a few of his writings too. Thank you for your posting. Very interesting to know about the efforts he made in promoting education.
