Epicenter for Bengal’s cultural
renaissance called Jorasanko Thakurbari, had an everlasting influence on
Tagore’s philosophy towards life and mankind. Such an intellectual background
laid the foundation for the budding poet, only to enrich the world of
literature with the contributions made by her greatest son.
What sets Rabindranath Tagore a class apart
from the rest is his versatile creativity, right from his poetics to paintings
to life philosophy that effortlessly fits all ages. Rather than opting for the
scientific progress that western countries had achieved during his era, or
sticking to the signature spiritualistic life mantra typical of eastern
civilization, he believed in combining these two extremities to result a new
and peaceful world. Such a utopian place of his dream would value
communal harmony, racial coexistence and most importantly, place humanity above
everything else. This openness was obvious, because he belonged to the most
dominant family that led Bengal’s renaissance in contemporary art, music and
literature. Jorasanko Thakurbari, his birthplace kept influencing him
throughout life, and perhaps this influence was the greatest blessings for the
world of literature.
Grew up in an upper crest family background,
Tagore got exposed before quality cultural values at an early age. Having seen
the westernized lifestyle lived by Grandfather Prince Dwarakanath Tagore and
the socialistic reform initiated by his close pal raja Ramhohan Roy
simultaneously, young Tagore learnt to accept the necessity of these two
interlinked social objectives. But it was Maharshi Debendranath, his father who
had greater influence on Rabindranath, to grow the sense of spirituality,
liberal thinking, and righteousness. Besides, his own siblings had significant
impact on his cultural upbringings as well; for example, there’s Dwijendranath,
his oldest brother who maintained a religious life, alongside Satyendranath
Tagore, the first Indian member of ICS body. Rabindranath’s knack for music and
literature was inherited from Jyotirindranath Tagore, while her sister Swarna
Kumari Devi was an exceptional novelist at that time (Remember, female
education was a taboo then).
Pritica Sharma
PGPMC
2nd sem
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