Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore

Indian poet and Nobel laureate.

An Indian poet, philosopher, and artist, he is best known for his literary contributions and for being the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. His works reflect deep humanism, exploring themes of love, freedom, and spirituality. Tagore's poetry and songs have touched generations, conveying the interconnectedness of all beings and the importance of personal and collective spiritual awakening. His influence extends across cultures and continents.

Rabindranath Tagore Quotes about Mind

  • Give Me Strength This is my prayer to thee, my lord---strike, strike at the root of penury in my heart. Give me the strength lightly to bear my joys and sorrows. Give me the strength to make my love fruitful in service. Give me the strength never to disown the poor or bend my knees before insolent might. Give me the strength to raise my mind high above daily trifles. And give me the strength to surrender my strength to thy will with love.
  • One who has never known the turbulence of life, in whom the petals of the mysterious flower within have never opened; such a one may seem happy, may seem a saint, his single track mind may impress the multitude with its power - but he is ill equipped for life's true adventure into the infinite.
  • The main object of teaching is not to give explanations, but to knock at the doors of the mind.
  • Most people believe the mind to be a mirror, more or less accurately reflecting the world outside them, not realizing on the contrary that the mind is itself the principal element of creation.