From providing knowledge in abundance and getting better grades to guiding us to take the right path, the role of a teacher in our lives is incomparable. 5th September is dedicated to all the amazing educators out there to honor them for their efforts and hard work they put towards shaping the future of countless individuals. Teacher’s day is widely celebrated to cherish their endless attempts to help students score well in academics and to be better individuals.
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Teachers day Significance
Teachers are no less than heroes because they outline the future of children who are going to be the upcoming generation. Their patience level to tackle children’s behavior coming from diverse cultures and background is commendable. They guide them to become good citizens and help all those people who need aid. They not only impart knowledge, beliefs, and values but also help them choose the right career path.
Behind every prosperous business tycoon and successful professional, there is a mentor who guided and advised them in their young lives. To honor these important people’s efforts, teacher’s day is celebrated.
History of teachers’ day
Teachers Day is celebrated on 5th September in reminiscence of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan—the first vice president and also the second president of India. He was well-known for his wise and affectionate behavior. He helped numerous people to gain knowledge and learn things. His students suggested that his birthday should be celebrated to honor him i.e. on the 5th of September every year. But Dr. Radhakrishnan insisted that his birthday should be celebrated as teacher’s day. He wanted to show his respect toward every mentor who helps students in their growth. From 1962 to now, this day is celebrated as teacher’s day each year since he took the post of president.
Who was Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan?
In the 20th century, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was regarded as among the most notable scholars of that time. He was a very influential personality who made India and the west understand the accurate meaning of Hinduism. He was a Bharat Ratna recipient in 1954 which is the highest civilian honor. He was often called a bridge-builder between the two nations. Before becoming the second president of India, he served as a vice-president of the country between 1952 to 1962. He was also the 4th Vice-chancellor of BHU (Banaras Hindu University) between 1939 to 1948 and in the years 1949 to 1952 he was the 2nd ambassador of India to the Soviet Union.
The following are some more interesting facts about Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan:
- As a student, he received many scholarships. After completing his Master’s degree in philosophy he became a professor.
- After marrying Sivakamu, he had a son and 5 daughters.
- He was consecutively nominated 5 times for the Noble Prize in literature.
- In 1931 before the Indian independence, Dr. Radhakrishnan was awarded a knighthood and addressed as Sir Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. After 1947 when India gained independence, he was known as Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
- Dr. Radhakrishnan was elected to the Indian Constituent Assembly.
- He was awarded the Fellowship which is the highest honor for any writer by the Sahitya Akademi.
Interesting facts about teachers’ day
- Globally teacher’s day is celebrated on October 5th but in other countries, it is celebrated on different dates. For instance, China celebrates its teacher’s day on 11th of the September each year.
- Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the author of ‘the philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore’.
- 5th September 1888 was the birthday of Dr. Radhakrishnan which is widely celebrated as Teacher’s day.
- Dr. Radhakrishnan has played a key role in drawing global interest in Indian philosophy.
- Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan did his master’s in Philosophy.
- When Dr. Radhakrishnan was leaving Mysore University in Calcutta as a professor, his students pulled a flower carriage from the University to the railway station.
- On 5th September, all the students in schools as well as in colleges pay their gratitude towards teachers for the efforts they put in and the role they play in their career and life.
- Dr. Radhakrishnan always believed that ‘teachers should be the best minds in the country.
- On 5th September 1962, the very first teacher’s day was celebrated. This is the same year when Dr. Radhakrishnan became the president of India.
Final thoughts
Teacher’s day is celebrated across the country on 5th September. To make teachers fill special, students give gifts and organize several functions and programs to admire the efforts that they put in each day for their betterment. From imparting vital life lessons to shaping each student’s career and life, the amount of hard work that a teacher puts into making his scholar successful is incomparable. Dedicating one day to honor these amazing mentors is not only important for them but for each student who gets to learn so many things for his/her progress.
Now let’s wish a happy teacher’s day to every person who has made you learn something good at some or other point in your life. It can be your parents, colleagues, siblings, or mentors who have played a very important role in sculpting the person that you are today.
Happy teacher’s day to all!
