The Man whose birthday is celebrated as Teachers' Day in India. The Man who was also the 2nd President of India “The end -product of education should be a free creative man, who can battle against historical circumstances and adversities of nature .” This is one of the famous quotes by the legendary Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan; the man who dedicated his life to the betterment of education in India. Although he passed away on 17th April 1975, his teaching holds great significance and his idea of education inspires us to acquire knowledge beyond what is present in academics. Early Life Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born on September 5, 1888, in the small town of Tiruttani. His father always wanted him to be a priest but his talent and curiosity for learning was immense. As a result, he embarked on an academic career by joining the school in Tirupati and Vellore. Further, he enrolled in the prestigious Christian College, Madras, in order to pursue philosophy and expl...