Indian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Studies

Nationalism in Debate: Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi in Contrast

the debate on nationalism between Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi, two of the most important thinkers of modern India. It highlights how both thinkers tried to explain the meaning and purpose of nationalism. But reached very different conclusions. Gandhi believed that nationalism is necessary and should be based on moral values like truth, non-violence, and inclusiveness. For him, the nation is a step between the individual and humanity, and true nationalism should work for the welfare of all people, not only just one country.