Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti: Pearls of wisdom by the ‘Bard’ on his birth anniversary

Gitanjali is Rabindranath Tagore's most notable work. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Rabindranath Tagore has been one of the few influential figures who provided a definite shape and direction to Bengali literature. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

A cultural icon, Rabindranath Tagore's work bears testimony to his immeasurable talent and his great foresight. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

It would not be too far-fetched to claim that the bard has written about every emotion that exists. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Be it the pangs of sorrow experienced by lovers on being separated, or the sheer unadulterated joy they feel on re-uniting, Rabindranath Tagore has written about all. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Through his work, Rabindranath Tagore has managed to put into words those feelings one generally thinks are inexplicable. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

The beauty of Rabindranath Tagore's works lie in their undying relevance and their ability to speak to individuals of different age groups. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Tagore has composed more than 2,000 songs. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

The polymath, Tagore managed to capture the idea of India even in our National Anthem. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

He was also a cultural reformer who modified Bengali art by rebuffing the strictures that confined it within the sphere of classical Indian forms. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)