4. Answer in 7/8 sentences : Which Central idea of Rabindranath Tagore's educational philosophy was most highlighted in the establishment of Shantiniketan?
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While going deeper and deeper in to the life and works of Tagore, the fact that comes vividly
to the fore is that the educational philosophy of Tagore was mainly the philosophy of his life
itself. In this philosophy there is the sum total of the four fundamental philosophies of
naturalism, humanism, internationalism and idealism. His philosophy is a depiction of
fulfillment through a harmony with all things. There was no special treatise of his on education
save a few. Hence his ideas of education are manifested through his literary creation-be it
poetry, drama, novels, short stories, essays or letters. As Tagore found the education of his
times inadequate, he wished that education should facilitate an individual’s all around
development and result in the perfection of the individual and society at large. His poem “where
the mind is without fear” portrays this. He advocated an education where the learners are free
from all fear, feelings of guilt, jealousy etc. And he prefers on education that nurtures the spirit
of open mindedness, self-reliance and a spirit of inquiry in the learner’s mind. Education must
be closely associated with nature, social life, the culture and traditions of the learner. He desired
that education should help one to achieve perfection in life.
It is with the intention of materializing his philosophy and ideas.
It is with the intention of materializing his philosophy and ideas of education that he established
Shantiniketan, the Gurukul of his dreams, in West Bengal in the year 1901. Latter it had become
the well known Vishva Bharati University. The curriculum of this university was designed
entirely on fulfilling the dreams and vision of Tagore on education. Like the contribution of
Mahatma Jyotirao Fule in Maharashtra towards education of women and empowering them,
Tagore too had his share on women education. He paved the way for establishing equal rights
of education for both men and women.
Answer:
Shantiniketan was to cultivate a love for nature, to impart knowledge and wisdom in one's native language, provide freedom of mind, heart and will, a natural ambience, and to eventually enrich Indian culture. For Tagore, religion was an ideal.
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