Teachers’ Day: Five Greatest Indian Teachers Of All Times

India has been a haven of knowledge and wisdom. Since, time immortal, teaching has been one of the noblest and most enriching professions where a teacher shapes the calibre, ignite the imagination, instills a love for learning, and brightens the future of an individual.

September 5, the birth date of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, is celebrated as Teacher’s Day. Have a look at the finest teachers who made India great and who have left evergreen marks in the field of education.

Chanakya

Chanakya is one of the best inspirational teachers ever to exist. He was widely known as Kautilya and Vishnugupta in the 4th century. Chanakya was held in high regard as a great philosopher and jurist. His two books Nitishastra (also called Chanakya Niti) and Arthashastra comprise a number of thought-provoking sutras that’ve transcended through time. People still acknowledge Chanakya’s learnings in the highest regard.

Gautam Buddha

Gautam Buddha, born in 480 BC as Siddhartha, is the first and the best teacher in Indian history. His constant search for freedom and happiness is what sets him apart from the rest. Lord Gautam Buddha, with his endless learnings, gave humanity the most valuable knowledge of peace – the Eightfold Path.

Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the 2nd President and the 1st Vice President of Independent India, was one the best Indian teachers that history has witnessed. He completed his Masters in Philosophy at the age of 21. Dr. Radhakrishan’s contributed significantly in sharing his valuable insights on the most difficult concepts of philosophy.

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was a prominent scientist and India’s 11th President. He was a major advocate of education. He believed that a student, apart from holding a mere academic degree, should hone his personal skills and calibre to carve a bright career and life. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is still considered as the best teacher in India by many.

Anand Kumar

Anand Kumar is a bright student and a passionate teacher at the same time. Unlike others, he doesn’t teach students for money. He supports ones who are truly deserving and belong to the underprivileged class. Thanks to his teachings, on average, 90% of his students are enrolled in IITs. Today, Mr. Anand Kumar’s institution selects 30 underprivileged kids and prepares them for IIT-JEE entrance examinations.