A study on the educational philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore and its influence on elementary education with special reference to Assam.

Education is considered as the dynamic side of philosophy. According to Rabindra Nath Tagore, the aim of education is self-realization and this realization is the goal of education. Self-realization, according to him implies the realization of the universal soul in one's self. Individual's aim of life is to achieve this status. It is a process which cannot be realized without education. Factors which influence Tagore's educational philosophy are-influence of home environment, love for nature, love for nation, his extensive visits abroad and influence of school environment. In this study, the researchers try to find out the educational philosophy of Tagore and its impact on present system of education.