TRIBUTE TO RADHAKRISHNAN, THE NOBLE TEACHER

     Sarvepalli Radhakrishan’s  name stands as a lighthouse in the annals of Indian history. He has given  value to the profession of teaching. He used to prepare assiduously before he gave lectures to the students. His lectures used to be heard by his peers from other departments. He mesmerized the audience at Cambridge with his astonishing memory which  helped him lecture without the help of any notes.

His writings make him stand apart from others. His powers of synthesis and precise style were phenomenal. He sees religion in rational light and opposes bigotry of any kind.   He  champions the multicultural world and sees the world civilization as a mosaic.

 Radhakrishnan served the cause of education as an eminent professor, Vice chancellor of Andhra university who brought  eminent professors from  other countries and through his  addresses at the convocations of various  universities.

Radhakrishnan’s works on philosophy, religion  stand testimony to his profound love for  Indian civilization and its contribution to the well being of the world. They would certainly nourish the reader’s mind, widen  and deepen his knowledge and give wisdom to distinguish the eternal from the ephemeral   truths.

The person who made teaching profession noble has been sadly neglected by the Nobel committee. He had not craved for power though the latter sought him. He saw power as a responsibility. He was the ambassador of Indian  philosophy to the land of Soviet Union. Now it’s common knowledge that how Radhakrishan  melted  the iron man of Russia through his understanding  mind and gesture.

His relevance to the modern day teacher is his qualities such as  his passionate  search and acquisition of knowledge, powerful articulation, prolific writings   and  treating   power as a pious responsibility.     

Hope his legacy will increase the value of the discipline of  humanities and teaching  in the era of globalization.