Tagore’s Vision of Religion through His Plays

The present research attempts to examine Rabindranath Tagore’s thoughts on Religion in his plays Chitra and Chandlika. It is customary to go through the progression of Tagore’s religious and philosophical thoughts within a sequential framework. It will be very helpful in recognizing significant points of his transition. When we analyze Tagore’s plays keeping the religious perception in mind, we find that there is a process of gradual development of an intellectual and emotional response to religious passion. The great works of Tagore express the philosophy which was entrenched in ‘Islam’, ‘Christianity’, ‘Buddhism’ and ‘Hinduism’ and flourished the essence of Indian thought. Before going through the truth expressed by him about religion in his plays, we should know what the truth is? Truth is the reality which removes the misconception that is deeply rooted in the minds of people from ages and ages. It is always wiser to judge a religion in the light of its refinement than sheer spread or following. If we are making verses that express admiration for God and we are following recommended acts through which we can approach Him, then we are following the God described in scriptures ‘the God of orthodox’. Instead we should follow that God like the adherent devotee with our soul. Let us see how Tagore has tried to say this with the help of his play.