He also composed ‘Jana Gana Mana’, India’s national anthem. A poet, musician and artist, reshaped Bengali literature and music, introduced India’s rich cultural heritage to the West and was the first non-European to receive the Nobel Prize.Rabindranath Tagore was born, according to the Gregorian calendar, on May 7 in 1861, but according to the Bengali calendar, it was the 25th of Baishakh.

The first non-European literature laureate, he was awarded the #NobelPrize “because of his profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful verse.” Facts about Rabindranath Tagore: Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.'We're celebrating the anniversary of the birth of a true great: Rabindranath Tagore, who was born #OnThisDay in 1861 in Calcutta, India. “Reach high, for stars lie hidden in you. “The problem is not how to wipe out all differences, but how to unite with all differences intact.” The great wisdom is like the water in the sea: dark, mysterious, impenetrable.” “The small wisdom is like water in a glass: clear, transparent, pure. “The main object of teaching is not to give explanations, but to knock at the doors of the mind.” “A lamp can only light another lamp when it continues to burn in its own flame.” “The most important lesson that man can learn from life is not that there is pain in this world, but that it is possible for him to transmute it into joy.” “Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high Where knowledge is free.” “Everything comes to us that belongs to us if we create the capacity to receive it.” “If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars.” “You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.” (Also read: Rabindranath Tagore birth anniversary: Facts about the Nobel laureate ) Rabindranath Tagore's works have inspired generations and left an indelible mark on literature, music, and art.(ILLUSTRATION: Biswajit Debnath) Inspiring quotes by Rabindranath Tagore On this occasion, let's take a look at 10 of his powerful quotes that continue to inspire and resonate with people around the world. The day is marked by various cultural events, seminars, and lectures to honour Tagore's legacy and his immense contribution to literature and philosophy. Tagore's literary works and philosophy have left a profound impact on Indian and Bengali literature, and his contributions to Indian art and culture are unparalleled. He was the first Asian to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his collection of poems, Gitanjali. Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, also known as Tagore's birthday, is an annual event celebrated on May 9 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the legendary poet, writer, philosopher, and polymath Rabindranath Tagore.

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