Question

summary of poem where the mind is without fear

Answer 1

This poem is written by Rabindra nath Tagore during the phase when India was ruled by the Britishers.The poet wishes for such a country where thoughts of people are not narrow and society is not fragmented , the poet wishes that in his country everyone should work tirelessly to attain perfection and should strive for it.People  should reason out the things rather than following the old customs blindly.

Answer 2

Answer:

‘Where the Mind is without Fear’ has been taken from Gitanjali. It is a prayer to God. He prays that his country should be free from narrow-mindedness and people should not be slaves to dead habits and customs.  

He wishes people to be truthful and they are not slaves to dead customs and habits. They should ever be making tireless effort to attain perfection and satisfaction. He wishes that in his country knowledge should be accessible to all.

The poet prays that his ideal country should have people with fearless minds. People are able to hold their heads high in self-respect.  

The poet emphasizes not only about his own country but says that people in the the whole world should not be divided by any superstitions or prejudices and people stand united.

They should not be slaves of outworn habits and customs and superstitions because these are like a dull desert in which the clear stream of reason loses its way.

He wants people to be clear about what they believe and follow; not to get lost in the desert of superstitions.

He prays the Almighty to lead the people ad make them do something extraordinary. He wishes his countrymen to be broad minded.  

He prays to his Father, the Almighty God, to enlighten his countrymen so they can be free from the darkness of prejudices, superstitions and all other restrictions.