Children day special: Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Birthday Celebration

Children day special: Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Birthday Celebration

He was an Indian philosopher and statesman who was the first Vice-President of India (1952-1962) and the second President of India from 1962 to 1967.

His philosophy was grounded in Advaita Vedanta, reinterpreting this tradition for a contemporary understanding. He defended Hinduism against "uninformed Western criticism",contributing to the formation of contemporary Hindu identity. He has been influential in shaping the understanding of Hinduism, in both India and the west, and earned a reputation as a bridge-builder between India and the West.

Radhakrishnan was awarded several high awards during his life, including the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India, in 1954, and honorary membership of the British Royal Order of Merit in 1963. Radhakrishnan believed that "teachers should be the best minds in the country". Since 1962, his birthday is celebrated in India as Teachers Day on 5 September.

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