Birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan is celebrated all across India as Teachers’ Day.
About Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- He was a renowned Indian philosopher.
- He was a firm believer in the principles of education as a transformative tool for society.
Key Contributions
- Worked as Professors of Eastern Religions and Ethics at the University of Oxford.
- Served as an Indian delegate to the League of Nations during the 1930s
- He also served as the Indian Ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1949 to 1952.
- He served as the Vice-President (1952-1962) and President of India (1962-1967).
- He compared Eastern and Western philosophies and interpreted Indian philosophy for Western audiences.
- Literary works: The Principal Upanishads, The Hindu view of Life, Indian Philosophy, The Philosophy of the Upanishads , An Idealist View of Life , East and West: Some Reflections
Values
- Wisdom, Commitment, Dedication
