Rabindranath Tagore, India's first Nobel laureate, was born in Kolkata on May 7, 1861. He died on 7 August, 1941. On his death anniversary today, here are some quotes and facts to remember the Bard of Bengal:
New Delhi: One of the most revered figures in Indian history Rabindranath Tagore died on Aug 7, 1941. He played a pivotal role in advancing literature, poetry and art in the country and his works of art carry on his legacy. Tagore also amplified the Indian Independence struggle during the colonial rule in many ways. He is known for his experimental ways and moving away from the norm. For instance, he founded a school in Shantiniketan where he encouraged learning among nature unlike traditional schools where learning may be in closed classrooms.
To honour his memory, take a look at some interesting and lesser-known facts about Rabindranath Tagore:
- He was the first non-European to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913. However, his prize was stolen from the safety vault of Visva-Bharati University in 2004. Later, the Swedish Academy decided to present two replicas of Tagore's Nobel Prize to him, one made of gold and the other made of bronze.
- He was believed to be interested in literature and poetry since a young age. In fact, he began jotting down poetry at the age of 8. Along with that, he also tried his hand at composing art works.
- Tagore's father wanted him to study in England. However, he left his studies halfway in England and came back to India.
- He married Mrinalini Devi in 1883. She was just 10 years old when they tied the knot.
- With the money that Tagore received with his Nobel Prize, he founded a educational space in Shantiniketan called Visva-Bharati university in 1918. It was an alternative learning space from typical classroom schooling where students could learn amid nature.
Rabindranath Tagore quotes:
- Music fills the infinite between two souls. - Rabindranath Tagore
- Those who own much have much to fear. - Rabindranath Tagore
- Love does not claim possession but gives freedom. - Rabindranath Tagore
- What is Art? It is the response of man's creative soul to the call of the Real. - Rabindranath Tagore
- Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark. - Rabindranath Tagore
- Trees are the earth's endless effort to speak to the listening heaven. - Rabindranath Tagore
- I have become my own version of an optimist. If I can't make it through one door, I'll go through another door - or I'll make a door. Something terrific will come no matter how dark the present. - Rabindranath Tagore
- I slept and dreamt that life was a joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy. - Rabindranath Tagore
- The butterfly counts not months but moments and has time enough. - Rabindranath Tagore
- You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water. - Rabindranath Tagore
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