Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high
Where knowledge is free
Where the world has not been broken up into fragments
By narrow domestic walls

Where words come out from the depth of truth
Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection
Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way
Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit

Where the mind is led forward by thee
Into ever-widening thought and action
Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake.

Who is Rabindranath Tagore?

Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali poet, philosopher, musician, and artist renowned for his profound contributions to literature and music. In 1913, he was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, primarily for his work Gitanjali, a collection of poems exploring spirituality and human connection.

Tagore’s writings often reflect themes of nature, love, and the search for truth. He also composed over 2,000 songs, significantly influencing Bengali music. A prominent figure in India’s cultural renaissance, Tagore advocated for social reform and was deeply involved in the Indian independence movement.

His legacy inspires generations, making him a pivotal figure in world literature.

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