Letter to Maria Montessori From Rabindranath Tagore – 1940

Dr. Maria Montessori exchanged several letters with the great poet Shri Rabindranath Tagore from 1926 onwards.

In 1939 Rabindranath Tagore wrote a letter to Dr. Montessori, who visited Shantiniketan the same year. This article showcases the letter from Rabindranath Tagore to Maria Montessori.

Dear Dr. Montessori,

It is a joy to hear from you and your good wishes which I warmly reciprocate. As you know, I am a great admirer of your work in education and along with my countrymen think it very fortunate indeed that India, at this hour, can get your guidance in creative self-expression.

I am confident that education of the young, which must underlie all work of national reconstruction, will find a new and lasting inspiration from your presence.

May I hope that you will visit our Institution when you come to Bengal?

With kind regards,

Yours sincerely,

To read about the work of Dr. Maria Montessori during her stay in India click here.