September 5 is Teachers ’Day in India

SHARE WITH FRIENDS:

The most respected people say that this day is Teacher’s Day in India. September 5 - the date of birth of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishkana - philosopher, educator, public figure and statesman. From 1962 to 1967, Radhakrishnan was President of India. There is a speculation about the origin of the holiday: one day one of his comrades offered to celebrate his birthday with a big celebration instead of a national holiday, and the president in response offered to congratulate all his colleagues - teachers. Sarvapalli Radhakrishkana was born into a wealthy family and later defended his master’s dissertation on “Vedant ethics and its philosophical foundations” (“vedant” from the old Sanskrit word “veda” to see, read, anticipate). Radhakrishnan taught at several colleges and universities, translated religious and philosophical texts from Sanskrit, and published works on Indian philosophy. After India gained independence, Radhakrishnan became active in state and public affairs, became an ambassador for UNESCO, and became a High Representative of India. led education reform and became state president. Radhakrishnan has done a lot to ensure that his compatriots have a quality, multifaceted education. To this day, Hindus remember Radhakrishnan and widely celebrate this day.