Gora - Tagore

Gora is one of Tagore's famous novels and it depicts the lives and problems of orthodox and unorthodox Bengali families during the late 19th century. This timeless creation of Tagore tells the journey of a young man, Gora, from religious captivity to his enlightenment as a human being. The novel takes place in Kolkata. Though strong and intelligent, Gora is obsequious to religious beliefs and traditions. His subservience to Hinduism alienates him from his close family, friends and love life. At the right moment, Gora finds out that he is an Irish orphan adopted by an Indian Hindu family. Funny, no one seems to have noticed much about his foreign features. Anyhow, within no time Gora discards all the religious norms he has held close at heart as his birthright and declares himself a free man and pledges to serve him country . A brilliant story.


Does any religion hinder personal goals and block anyone from serving his country?