Question

Concept of freedom according rabindarnath Tagore

Answer 1

Freedom, according to Tagore, has a spiritual root. It includesfreedom of expression andfreedom of conscience. Thus, hisconcept of political freedom was a spiritualized one like Gandhi, where the use of force will suppress the legitimate demands of the people creating frustration in their mind.

Answer 2

Tagore was a lover of human freedom. Influenced by the western liberalism, Tagore opined that freedom of a nation will provide ample scope to its citizens to express their view openly. His idea on freedom contained the following things.

1.Enlightenment of soul through self-realization

2.Political freedom accompanied by spiritual freedom

3.Regulation of Almighty in guiding the soul

4.Comprehensive social and cultural growth

5.Self-government

6.Fundamental claims of Indian humanity and independence:

7.Freedom of individual and freedom of nation