A Study of Tagore’s Pattern of Education: Independence, Perfection and Universality

Abstract Rabindranath Tagore also known as Gurudev is a well-known Indian poet, novelist, dramatist, essayist, educationalist and social reformer. He had shown every indication of having a strong personality when he was a little child. As one delves deeper and deeper into Tagore's life and writings, it becomes clear that his educational system was mostly a reflection of his own philosophy. The four main schools of thought, naturalism, humanism, internationalism and idealism, are all combined in his philosophy. His thought illustrates how harmony with everything can lead to fulfilment. Tagore believed that education in his day was insufficient and that education should help people grow holistically and lead to the perfection of both individuals and society. The author attempted to provide a general discussion of Tagore's educational theories in this text.