Rabindranath Tagore, one of India’s greatest thinkers, poets, and educators, developed a vision of education that went far beyond the rigid and memorization-based methods of his time. This article examines Tagore’s educational philosophy, which brings together the ideas of naturalism, humanism, idealism, and internationalism in a balanced and meaningful way. Deeply dissatisfied with the colonial education system introduced by the British, Tagore advocated an approach to learning that emphasized freedom, creativity, and a close relationship with nature. His ideas took practical shape in Santiniketan and later in Visva-Bharati University, where he sought to create a model of education that combined the best of Indian cultural traditions with the progressive elements of Western thought. By exploring key aspects of his philosophy, such as education in the mother tongue, learning through activity, and the pursuit of spiritual growth, this paper highlights the continuing importance of Tagore’s educational ideas in today’s world.
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