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Microsoft365 Hub wishes you all – HAPPY TEACHERS DAY 2026😊😊

”Teachers should be the best minds in the country”– Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

“Tolerance is the homage which the finite mind pays to the inexhaustibility of the Infinite” – Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

1. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (5 September 1888 – 17 April 1975) was an Indian academic, philosopher and statesman who served as the first Vice President of India from 1952 to 1962 and second President of India from 1962 to 1967.
2. He was the ambassador of India to the Soviet Union from 1949 to 1952.
3. He was also the vice-chancellor of Banaras Hindu University from 1939 to 1948 and the vice-chancellor of Andhra University from 1931 to 1936.
4. Radhakrishnan is considered one of the most influential and distinguished 20th century scholars of comparative religion and philosophy.
5. When students once asked Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan to celebrate his birthday, he humbly replied, “Instead of celebrating my birthday, it would be my proud privilege if September 5th is observed as Teachers’ Day.”
6. Honouring his wish, September 5th has since been celebrated as Teachers’ Day in India, commemorating the invaluable contribution of teachers who enlighten minds, inspire dreams, and shape the future.
7. For us, Teachers’ day is very special day, we appreciate our respective teachers, honors and express our gratitude to them in various ways.
8. 5 September is the birth day of our second president – Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. We are celebrating Teachers’ day since 1962
9. Worlds teachers day is celebrated on 5th October from 1994
10. National Teachers Awards are given on this day to teachers by the President of India. The award is given as public gratitude to the teachers working in primary schools, middle schools, and secondary schools.
11. He served as the ambassador to UNESCO and later to Moscow
12. As a president he just accepted 2500 salary out of 10,000 and rest he donated to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund every month.

“When we think we know, we cease to learn” – Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

✨ A Legacy of Honors & Distinction ✨

1. 🏅 Bharat Ratna (1954) – India’s highest civilian award. 🎖️ Knight Bachelor (1931) – Conferred by the British government for his contributions to education and public life.
2. 🏆 Sahitya Akademi Fellowship (1968) – One of the highest honours of the Sahitya Akademi.
3. 🌍 Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany – He received this honour for his contributions to international understanding and culture.
4. 🎓 Honorary Doctorates – He was awarded numerous honorary degrees by universities in India and abroad for his distinguished contributions to philosophy and education.

“The end-product of education should be a free creative individual, who can battle against historical circumstances and adversities of nature” – Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

“The true teachers are those who help us think for ourselves” – Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Key Qualities to adopt from his Legacy

1. Humility: Requested his birthday be celebrated as Teachers’ Day rather than for personal glory.
2. Intellectual Learning: Read voraciously and continuously sought deep wisdom across Eastern and Western philosophy.
3. Moral Integrity: Led with spiritual principles, fairness, and a commitment to the public good over politics.
4. Peaceful Diplomacy: Championed global cooperation, disarmament, and open dialogue during the Cold War.
5. Cultural Inclusivity: Promoted deep pride in heritage while remaining tolerant and open to international ideas.
6. Character Building: Believed education must develop empathy, kindness, and spiritual growth, not just academic grades.

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops” – Henry Adams

Few Books Written by Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

• Indian Philosophy
• Eastern religion and western thoughts
• Religion science and culture
• Living with a Purpose
• Faith Renewed

“A good teacher is like a candle—it consumes itself to light the way for others” -Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

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