Ravindra Nath Tagore Jayanti

Ravindra Nath Tagore achieved success in his life through struggles. He was a great poet, playwright, author, novelist, and storyteller. Facing the challenges of life, he achieved great success. Ravindranath Tagore's birthday is celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout India and especially in West Bengal. Those who admire Ravindranath Tagore organize programs on his birthday. In Bengal, his birthday is celebrated as a grand festival.

Ravindra Nath Tagore's Birth

According to the Gregorian calendar, Ravindra Nath Tagore was born on May 7, 1861, in Kolkata. However, according to the Bengali traditional calendar, his birth is recognized on May 9. Therefore, in Bengal, some people celebrate Ravindra Nath Tagore's birthday on May 9, while others observe it on May 7.

Family Introduction

His father's name was Debendranath Tagore, and his mother's name was Sharada Devi. Affectionately called "Rabi" in childhood, he was the 13th child of his father. His brother Dwijendranath was a great poet, while another brother, Satendra Nath, served in the civil services in Europe. Another brother, Jyotirindra Nath, was a musician and playwright. His sister, Swarna Kumari, was a novelist.

Life Struggles

In 1873, Tagore left Kolkata with his father for Shantiniketan and then embarked on a journey to the Himalayas of Dalhousie from Amritsar. At Shantiniketan, Tagore studied biography, history, astronomy, modern science, and Sanskrit. He also studied the poetry of Kalidasa. His father, Debendranath, wanted him to become a successful lawyer. Therefore, initially, he enrolled Ravindra Nath at St. Xavier's Public School for his education. Later, with the dream of making him a lawyer, his father sent him to England. In 1878, Tagore joined Brijton Public School there. However, his interest did not lie in legal studies. In 1880, without completing his degree, he left his studies unfinished and returned to India. In 1883, he got married to Mrinalini Devi. In 1884, his elder brother Jyotirindra Nath's wife, Kadambari Devi, committed suicide, causing significant problems for Ravindra Nath and his family. Due to these difficulties, Ravindra Nath decided to discontinue his further studies and began traveling with his family to various places, performing poetry, plays, etc., on stage to earn a living. Afterward, his brother Hemendra Nath started educating him. Tagore was taught swimming, mountain climbing, gymnastics, judo, and wrestling. From childhood, he showed a remarkable proficiency in poetry, stanza, and language.

Reason for Fame and Contribution

At the age of eight, Ravindra Nath Tagore wrote a short story titled 'Bhikharini,' which was published as his first short story when he was sixteen. Another book, 'Meri Yadon Mein,' was published in 1912. From then on, he composed approximately 2,230 poems. He also wrote several plays, novels, and stories. Some of his famous plays include 'Mukta Dhara,' 'Raja,' 'Dakghar,' etc. Additionally, his notable stories include 'Gora,' 'Chaturanga,' 'Postmaster,' 'Ghater,' and more. The primary reason for his fame lies in his poetry, such as 'Manasi,' 'Sonar Tari,' 'Balaka,' and others. His renowned collection of poems, 'Gitanjali,' earned him the Nobel Prize

Composition of the National Anthem

His poems brought him great recognition. He wrote the song 'Jana Gana Mana,' which was adopted as the national anthem on January 24, 1950. Not only this, but his second song, 'Amar Sonar Bangla,' was also published as the national anthem of Bengal.

Death

Mahatma Gandhi referred to him as Gurudev. In his final days, Tagore began painting. His health had been deteriorating since 1937. He lost consciousness and slipped into a coma. On August 7, 1941, at the age of 80, he passed away.

The birth anniversary of such a great personality is celebrated today as Rabindranath Tagore's Jayanti

Significance

Ravindra Nath Tagore's birthday is celebrated in various ways, such as poetry recitations, literary discussions, seminars, workshops, and social events. On this occasion, Tagore's poetry, stories, plays, and his thoughts are explained and presented.

Tagore's poetry delved deeply into humanism, nature, and societal issues. His works reflect a rich cultural and spiritual ideology. Tagore's ideas and his literature still hold a significant place in human values, education, social development, and Indian literature.

On this Jayanti, people remember his contributions, promote his philosophy, and follow his teachings.

Ravindra Nath Tagore's Message

This is an important celebration that conveys a message to people about the necessity of dedicating oneself to humanity, harmony, and prosperity. For societal awareness, Tagore has expressed many invaluable thoughts. Ravindra Nath Tagore says - Love does not claim possession but gives freedom. Time is the wealth of change, but the clock shows it only as a changing form, not as wealth.

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