Rabindranath Tagore: The Bard of Bengal and His Roots in the Indian Knowledge System

Rabindranath Tagore, known and celebrated as the “Bard of Bengal,” is one of the most significant literary and philosophical influences in the modern Indian context. His work is deeply embedded in the Indian Knowledge System (IKS), and Tagore’s own thoughts and creative expressions are a beautiful blend of ancient Indian wisdom and modern humanism. This paper will examine how the basic tenets of the IKS, rooted in the Upanishads, the Vedas, and the overall spiritual and literary traditions of India, influenced Tagore’s worldview, educational philosophy, and literary genius