The date of September 5 has a special significance in the history of India. In fact, on this day the country’s second President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born and in his honor this day is celebrated as Teacher’s Day. Born on September 5, 1888 in Tamil Nadu, Dr. Radhakrishnan is known as the conductor of Indian culture, an eminent educationist, a great philosopher and a devout Hindu thinker.Dr. Radhakrishnan, who overwhelmed the whole country with his scholarship, was decorated with the highest honor Bharat Ratna by the Government of India.
However, International Teachers Day is celebrated on 05 October, which was announced by UNESCO in 1994. Teacher’s Day is celebrated on 05 September in India. The story behind this is very interesting, if you know, then you will salute the great teacher Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Actually, on his birthday on 05 September, former President of India (1962-1967) Dr. Radhakrishnan reached his office. Some of his students and friends present there wanted to celebrate this day in a special way. Dr. Radhakrishnan flatly refused to do any kind of frills and specials. But he told his students that if they want to make this day special, then make teachers of the country for them. And thus Teacher’s Day started being celebrated in India on 5th September.
Everyone remembers Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on Teachers’ Day because he laid the foundation of education. But it is necessary to educate women too, for this Savitribai Phule had taken a step. Savitribai Phule was the first female teacher of India.
Well, as the common saying goes, the future of a country lies in the hands of its children and teachers, as mentors, students can be molded into future leaders who shape the destiny of India. They play an important role in our life to be successful in career and business. They help us to become a good human being, a better member of the society and an ideal citizen of the country. Teacher’s Day is celebrated to acknowledge the challenges, difficulties and special role we face in our lives.
