Summary: Sir Rabindranath Tagore strongly believes that while English should be taught skillfully as a second language, the primary medium of instruction in schools should be the mother tongue for several reasons. Tagore recognized the challenges inherent in linguistic diversity and advocated for unity in the country through the harmonization of various linguistic and cultural groups rather than enforcing dead uniformity. Emphasizing the importance of cultivating and enriching the mother tongue, Tagore highlighted the power of literature in fostering culture and fellowship, advocating for the preservation and promotion of regional languages. Recommending the adoption of an Indian language for higher education and proficiency in regional languages along with English, Tagore aimed at promoting intellectual unity based on diverse linguistic contributions rather than external impositions. Tagore's stance underscores the significance of linguistic diversity and the need to embrace and celebrate different languages for enhanced cultural richness and unity.