"Creative Unity" is a collection of essays by Rabindranath Tagore, the celebrated Indian poet, philosopher, and Nobel Laureate. The book explores various themes related to the nature of creativity and its role in human life, art, and society. Tagore's essays emphasize the importance of creativity in connecting individuals and cultures, breaking down barriers, and promoting understanding and cooperation. He argues that creativity is a fundamental human capacity that can lead to personal and collective transformation and that it is through creative expression that we can tap into the universal unity that connects all beings. Tagore's writing is characterized by his poetic language and his ability to weave together Eastern and Western philosophical ideas. He draws on the insights of Eastern spiritual traditions, particularly those of India, to explore the nature of creativity, consciousness, and the self. Overall, "Creative Unity" is a thought-provoking and inspiring collection of essays that offers a unique perspective on the role of creativity in human life and the potential for creative expression to connect people and cultures.
Rabindranath Tagore was born on May 7, 1861 in a Kolkata, India. He was the son of Debendranath Tagore (1817–1905) and Sarada Devi (1830–1875). Because of his mother’s early death and his father’s frequent travel, he spent most of his childhood with servants. He didn’t like classroom schooling and roamed around Bolpur and Panihati where his family frequently visited. He was married to Mrinalini Devi (1873–1902) when she was 10 years of age. His father also had a keen interest in music and invited several professional Dhrupad musicians to teach music to children. Rabindranath’s original surname was Kushari which was changed to Tagore. He belonged to Pirali Brahmin from the village of Kush in Burdwan district of West Bengal. He is known for reshaping Bengali literature, music and art with modernization. He became the first Non-European and first lyricist to win Nobel Prize in Literature. He was a polymath and wrote poems, short stories, songs, play writer, philosopher and painter. Tagore started writing poems from the age of eight and at the age of sixteen his first poem released under pseudonym Bhānusiṃha. In 1877, his short stories and dramas released under his real name. From 1878 to 1912 he traveled to more than 30 countries on five continents.
