Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Teacher's day which is considered very important for
education and student.
It comes once in a year on 5th
September which is celebrated on the occasion of birthday of former President
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. People moved ahead with the contribution and
knowledge of his education. Who not only taught the children through his
knowledge, but also worked on the post of President of India, the best post of
the country.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born in Tirutani village, a
holy pilgrimage site in Tamil Nadu.
His father Sarvepalli Viraswamy was a poor
person as well as a learned Brahmin. His father had the responsibility of a
large family, due to which Radhakrishnan had to face many difficulties in his
childhood.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's early life was spent at religious
places like Tirutani and Tirupati.
Although his father was a religious person, but
still he enrolled Radhakrishnan in the Lutheran Mission School Tirupati, a
Christian missionary organization, to study. After this he was educated in Vellore and Madras
Colleges. He was a
meritorious student from the very beginning. In his student life, he memorized
important parts of the Bible, for which he was also awarded the honor of
Distinguished Merit. He had also thoroughly studied the ideals of Veer Savarkar
and Vivekananda.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan In 1902,
he passed the matriculation examination with good marks
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was given
a scholarship.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan came first in the examination of Bachelor of Arts. After this
he did his masters in Philosophy and was appointed Assistant Professor of
Philosophy at Madras
Residency College.
Dr. Radhakrishnan had introduced the world to Indian philosophy through his
articles and speeches.
Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan had also studied the Vedas and
Upanishads deeply. Even today his birthday is celebrated as Teacher's Day.
Life of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan may have been born in a poor
Brahmin family of a small village.
But he was educated in a Christian school
and at that time Western values of life were instilled in the students. This
is the reason that high qualities were absorbed in Radhakrishnan's life while
studying in Christian institutions.
Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan had turned towards practicality
Instead of thinking traditionally. The tendency towards education had given him
a strong personality. Dr. Radhakrishnan was rich in multidimensional talent as
well as a person who loved the culture of the country.
Political life of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Dr. Radhakrishnan had become well known for his talent. Seeing
his ability and knowledge, he was made a member of the Constituent Assembly. He
was its member from 1947 to 1949. In the meantime, he was
also appointed chairman of many famous universities.
When India
gained independence, Jawaharlal Nehru urged Radhakrishnan to fulfill diplomatic
duties with the Soviet Union as a special
ambassador. He remained a diplomat till 1952.
Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was appointed as the Vice
President. He was highly appreciated by all the members of Parliament for his
work behavior.
Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan 1962 took over as the
President.
His tenure was quite challenging as compared to Rajendra Prasad. Because
where India had wars with China and Pakistan
on the one hand, India had
to face defeat with China.
On the other hand, the death of two Prime Ministers also took place during his
tenure.
Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, while addressing the country on
the Republic Day of 1967
Made it clear that he would not want to be the
President for any session now. Although Congress leaders strongly urged him to
assume the office of the President for the next session as well, Radhakrishnan
completely stood by his announcement and he did the same.
Honors given to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
For his outstanding contribution to education and politics, the
first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, presented the country's highest
decoration "Bharat Ratna" to the "great philosophical
educationist" and author Dr. Radhakrishnan.
Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was posthumously awarded
the "Templeton"
award by the US
government in March 1975. Which is given for the upliftment in the field
of religion. He was the first non-Christian person to receive this award. He is
still remembered as an ideal teacher in the field of education.
Even today, on the occasion of his birthday
Respect is
expressed to Dr. Radhakrishnan by celebrating Teacher's Day on 5th
September all over India.
On this day, awards are given to eminent and outstanding teachers of the
country for their contribution.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan died on 17
April 1975.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan died after a long illness.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a scholar of Indian culture,
a great educationist, a great philosopher, a great speaker as well as a
scientific Hindu thinker.
Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan spent 40 years
of his life as a teacher. He was an ideal teacher.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's son Dr. S. Gopal also
published his biography in 1989. Prior to this, no one had official information
regarding the personality and life events of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
His son himself admitted that writing about his father's
personal life was a great challenge and a delicate matter. But Dr. Gopal
introduced a series titled "Library of Living Philosophers" in New York in 1952
in which Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was authoritatively written. Doctor
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan himself never denied the material recorded in it.
Thoughts of Dr. Radhakrishnan
The teacher is not the one who forces the facts into the
mind of the student, but the real teacher. Which prepare him for the challenges
of tomorrow.
God is not worshipped, but those people are worshipped. who
claim to speak in his name.
If we look at the history of the world, then we will find
that civilization has been built by the hands of those great sages and
scientists. Those who have the power to think for themselves. Those who enter
the depths of time and country. Find out their secrets. And use the knowledge
thus acquired for world credit or public welfare.
Till then no freedom is true. Until he gets freedom of
thought. No religious belief or political doctrine should hinder the search for
truth.
The human mind can be put to good use only through education.
Therefore, education should be managed by treating the world as a single entity.
Knowledge gives us power. Love gives us perfection.
The result of education should be a free creative person. Who
can fight against historical circumstances and natural calamities.
Books are that tool. Through which we can build bridges
between different cultures.
Reading books gives us the habit of solitude and true
happiness.
All the organizations of the world will become ineffective. If
the fact that knowledge is stronger than ignorance does not motivate them.
gadget for India