Why India Rest of the World Celebrate Teachers Day

by Astro Ved Online Astrology Consultation

The world celebrates Teacher's day on October 5, a month after India celebrates Teacher's day on September 5. In India, teacher's day is dedicated to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second president. However, World Teacher's day happens regarding teachers' rights, practices, and status.

The students of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan requested him to celebrate his birthday. Upon this, he replied that his birthday should occur as a day for the Teachers. Since 1962, when he took the oath as President of India, Teacher's day is celebrated to remember him and his work which made the country proud.

About Teacher's Day

A teacher is a powerful entity in our life who molds us to be the best. From our childhood to adulthood, he is the one who teaches us many valuable lessons and life lessons. A teacher is everyone who teaches us; life is a great teacher in itself.

On Teacher's day, we celebrate our teachers and mentors who shaped us into something better and guided us. This day is happens in every school and college in India; it is also famous worldwide; however, the dates might differ.

Generally, world Teacher's Day takes place on October 5, which started in 1994. The celebration was started by UNESCO, which celebrated the accomplishments of teachers and anyone who contributed greatly in the field of education.

The Contribution Of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Teaching is the most needed thing for every person as it shapes young minds and infuses them with knowledge. Without our teachers, we are nothing. The world would not be a better place if there were no teachers. It is they who take an interest in conveying their knowledge to their students so these students can become responsible adults.

Our education system is there because there are teachers. These individuals have expertise in specific subjects and pass it on to the next generation. In India, the celebration of Teacher's day is dedicated to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan as he initiated it while taking the oath as the president of India.

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a man of many talents, and he had amazing qualities. He was a great philosopher and teacher who established big things at a young age. He was selected by many big Universities and then chosen as the president. His students liked him very much, and he was a true inspiration for everyone. He requested that on his birthday, all the teachers should be given respect. Since then, teacher's day has been celebrated by all the teachers.

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan also wrote a book titled "Political Thinkers of Modern India." His book describes the importance of teachers and education in a country. He wrote the book by taking Democratic India as an example which was still in development. He mentioned that teachers are important pillars of building a country and people should respect them more. His philosophical thinking and understanding of the teaching profession allowed him to write many great pieces.

He also inspired many great leaders with his thinking, such as Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, and Dr. Rajendra Prasad. He also developed his understanding of politics and comprehended how the country was lacking due to some party leaders. He also scolded them for procrastination and delinquency; he also became against the Congress people for doing favoritism and corruption.

He was a fearless and knowledgeable man who understood the value of a teacher and teachings. Thus he deserves to be celebrated in the way he wanted. We can do it by celebrating all the teachers and mentors of our life.