Sarvepalli Radhakrishan’s name stands as 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.
Back in India , Radhakrishnan served the cause of education as an
eminent professor, Vice chancellor of Andhra university who brought eminent professors from other countries and through hid convocational
addresses given at 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 later
sought him. He saw it 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 passionate search and acquisition of knowledge, powerful
articulation, prolific writings and treating power as a pious responsibility. The need of
the hour is not teacher as a casual labourer in the market bur market in its
proper place.
Hope his legacy will increase the value of the discipline of humanities and teaching in the era of globalization.
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