Question

Rabindranath Tagore, in his essay “Man’s Nature,” conceptualizes that a ‘man’ can have a vision of the ‘Supreme Man’ or the ‘Spirit’ if s/he:

• A. engages oneself in imagination
• B. acts with great purpose
• C. finds joy through suffering and sacrifice
• D. creates it in one’s own mind only

Hint:

In Tagore's philosophy, imagination, purposeful action, and joy through sacrifice are key to spiritual transcendence.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, B, C

Rabindranath Tagore, in his philosophical reflections in it{Man’s Nature}, describes the process of achieving a vision of the ‘Supreme Man’ or the ‘Spirit’ as requiring:
1. Engaging oneself in imagination (A). Imagination is a tool for transcending mundane existence.
2. Acting with great purpose (B). Purposeful action connects individuals with the greater Spirit.
3. Finding joy through suffering and sacrifice (C). Sacrifice is seen as a path to spiritual elevation.
Option (D), “creates it in one’s own mind only,” is incorrect because Tagore’s concept of the ‘Supreme Man’ emphasizes transcendence beyond the self.
Thus, the correct answers are (A, B, C).