Where the Mind is Without Fear...

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Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. He originally composed this poem in Bengali and later translated it into English.

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This poem is from Rabindranath Tagore's Nobel Prize-winning anthology 'Gitanjali', which means 'Song Offerings'.

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It refers to the divisions and barriers created by religion, caste, class, and color in societies and between countries. These walls separate people and create discrimination.

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'Tireless striving' means continuous efforts and struggle without giving up. It represents the persistent hard work needed to achieve perfection and progress.

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'Dead habit' refers to old traditional rituals, customs, and practices that are harmful and no longer serve any positive purpose. These outdated practices prevent progress and enlightenment.

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'Heaven of freedom' represents a condition of complete freedom where people have good thoughts, speak truthfully, and perform good deeds while respecting others' rights and dignity.

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Tagore prays for complete freedom - not just political freedom from British rule, but also social, educational, and economic freedom. He wants freedom from fear, ignorance, superstition, and social di…

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The poem is addressed to God, referred to as 'my Father' and 'Thee' in the poem. It is written as a prayer asking God to awaken the country into an ideal state.