Tagore had awakened the wave of nationalism at the beginning of the twentieth century by composing a national anthem: Jan Gan Man. He stood against the authoritarian form of nationalism, but his outlook was interpreted from a different point of view and was understood anti-national unfortunately. Tagore emphasized the ‘classless and casteless’ nation in place of rigid societal formation. He very aptly considered that the patriotism that has the right to sacrifice the happiness and human rights, would certainly invite the disasters instead of making sound base of great civilization. He had deep faith in universal humanity and he wished to have freedom of heart, not as nationalist, but as an internationalist. His novel Gora, the song ‘Bharat Tirtha’ and national anthem offered a vision that guided the struggle for independence and gave people its identity. One of his poems “Where the Mind is Without Fear” is in the form of a prayer for country wherein he wishes that it may rise above the narrow domestic walls and notions of development. The poet wishes an atmosphere of freedom and equality based on truth and fearless reasoning. One of his novels Ghare Baire (The Home and the World) also reflects the worth of humanity. His writings elucidate that entire world should stand united.