Question

Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Teachers Day biography

Answer 1

This led him to his critical study of Indian philosophy and religion[19] and a lifelong defence of Hinduism against "uninformed Western criticism".[4]

Marriage and family

Radhakrishnan was married to Sivakamu,[note 1] a distant cousin, at the age of 16.[20] As per tradition the marriage was arranged by the family. The couple had five daughters and a son, Sarvepalli Gopal. Sarvepalli Gopal went on to a notable career as a historian. Sivakamu died in 1956. They were married for over 51 years.

Academic career

hand made portrait of Mr. President.

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan drawn by Bujjai and signed by Radhakrishnan in Telugu as "Radhakrishnayya".

Answer 2

Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Explanation:

• Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan a renowned philosopher and scholar was appointed the Head of State or President of India in the year 1962. He was an educationist, an internationally acclaimed scholar who took this opportunity to shape a young country like India and expand its outlook. He came from a modest family background, graduating in philosophy from Christian College, Madras.
• He was born on September 5, 1888 which is now celebrated as Teacher's Day in India. It was a tribute to Dr Radhakrishnan's close association with the cause of teachers and the imparting of education. In spite of holding such important posts, he remained a teacher all his life. Teaching was his first love, he remained one of the greatest educationist and humanist that India has ever had the privilege of knowing and calling its own.