Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan had placed a condition for going to the Soviet Union.
Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan: Dr. S. Radhakrishnan has the fame to prove the concept of Western thinkers to describe Indian civilization-culture as dead. During the job in Calcutta, he realized that the purpose of life should not be maintained only. Till that time, no Indian philosophy was taught in any educational institution. He considered the Indian contemplation wealth being limited to texts only meaningless.
He said that when Indians are unaware of their best thinking and traditions, how will the rest of the world know him? Due to this lack of information, Western thinkers considered Indian civilization to be dead and limited to rituals. Positive counter -protest of his illusion and false belief was necessary.
For the next six years, Radhakrishnan studied the nuances of Indian philosophy in depth. In 1923, the first section of his research was published under the name “Indian Philosophy”. The second section was published in 1927. Radhakrishnan said that the Indian thinking tradition is a complete thinking system to guide the entire mankind. If the world adopts it, then it is possible to solve every problem of mankind and liberation from bloodshed.
Opposition to the thinking of Christian missionaries
Radhakrishnan received his elementary education at Luthane Missionary School in Tirupati. After this, he studied at Bellur and then at Christian College, Madras. Meanwhile, they also got memorized by the Bible. He also received scholarship in the missionary school for this reason. These educational institutions left their influence on them. But he realized that they see Hinduism and its thoughts and traditions with a view to the sight.
Radhakrishnan took it as a challenge and did a deep study of Hindu scriptures, mythological texts, Upanishads etc. He found Indian civilization-culture very rich and enlightened. It is a culture that is dependent on the high ideals of religion, the best traditions and sublime human values and it teaches mere to use the creature of life by following the path of truth.
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Speeches on Hindu way of life enchanted the western world
Despite the unique qualification, Radhakrishnan had to struggle to get jobs in the early years. In the colleges of Madras, Bangalore and Calcutta, the superiority of his teaching was not only affected by the students but also the teacher and other scholarly society. 1926 was the year when his fame spread abroad as well. In a conference held at Oxford University in countries under the British Empire, he got an opportunity to give four speeches on Hindu way of life. The listeners were mesmerized in each of his speeches.
In these speeches, Radhakrishnan said that Hinduism considers the principle of karma. This religion states that fruits will be obtained according to karma. As a result, man avoids bad deeds. Hinduism considers the world as Maya, that is, gives the message of impermanence. The soul describes the soul as immortal and Vedanta described the soul as part of the divine.
Determined the way of life by distributing life to four ashrams. Determined such a divert role of men and women, so that you can experience both proud while working. These speeches gave Radhakrishnan immense popularity. Mr. Jaken, Principal of Manchester College, started calling himself a Hindu. Gordon selfies, a UK businessman, began to conduct these ideas.
Pandit Nehru, influenced by the ability of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, appointed him as ambassador for the Soviet Union. Photo: Getty Images
Stalin Murid
Radhakrishnan’s fame increased after a visit to London. Not only in India, his presence, teaching and lectures were considered to be a big achievement in universities of other countries. A big turn in the life of a teacher and philosopher came in the post of Vice Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University, when he had contacted Pandit Nehru. Nehru, who was influenced by his talent, included him in the Constituent Assembly. Then appointed ambassador to the Soviet Union.
Nehru was confident that Radhakrishnan is a person suitable for Stalin’s change of thinking and relationship between the two countries. Radhakrishnan was hesitant to handle this responsibility. But he laid a condition that along with the ambassador, he will continue his profession of comparative religion in Oxford. His condition was accepted.
Radhakrishnan’s tenure as ambassador to the Soviet Union was excellent. He enchanted Stalin with his talent and dialogue style. Stalin was successful in removing all the confusion and false perceptions about India. In fact, the foundation of the relations of the Bharat-Soviyat Union, he played a big role in the closeness and confidence of the two countries in the coming days.
Joseph Stalin, the politician of the Soviet Union.
Successful in every role
Started as a teacher, his life journey went through various steps. In 1952, he was elected unopposed Vice President. The second term was untouched as Vice President. In 1962, he took over the presidency. Not only India, but other countries were also surprised and excited over the appointment of a person who was not a product of politics and whose fame was as an excellent teacher and philosopher.
Whatever position Radhakrishnan held, his loyalty was unaware in the discharge of responsibilities. His scholarship and dignity raised respect for those positions. As President, India’s dignity increased in visits to various countries and added new dimensions to the relationship.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birthday (5 September) is celebrated as Teachers’ Day. Photo: Getty Images
Identification in teacher form is the most loved
Doctor Radhakrishnan had held any position, but he loved his identity as a teacher. From 1962, the tradition of celebrating his birthday on 5 September as Teachers’ Day was started. This was the first year of his tenure in the presidency.
He said that he welcomed good ideas as a teacher for life and taught the students. Therefore, he wished that he should be remembered as a teacher. He wanted teachers who educated the society to be respected on this occasion. This will inspire teachers to spread education with more energy and enthusiasm, which will benefit the country and society.
His term of the President ended in 1967. He died on 17 April 1975. But on September 5, his birthday, the education world and its people never forget. The tradition of Teachers’ Day starting from 1962 is continuously. He had no relation with vote or party politics. There was no politician to carry forward his legacy in the family. Still, the country still remembers them, this can easily understand their contribution and respect for the countrymen towards them.
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