Mental Well being in Selected Bengali Short Stories of Rabindranath Tagore

Well-being is about being well and healthy overall. It is not merely the absence of illness but rather being satisfied in all aspects of life. Mental well-being is a dynamic and holistic condition. It reflects the way people think, feel, and behave, helping them navigate challenges while maintaining the capacity to enjoy life. Today mental illness is increasing rapidly. But it can be prevented by practicing healthy lifestyle and inculcating good traits among ourselves. Here literature plays an important role. Because Literature is the mirror of human life, human feelings, emotions, thoughts, opinions and so on. Literature can be an effective tool for improving our mental health and well-being. Among the different forms of Bengali literature, short story is a popular form. Short stories are very close and popular to everyone. Rabindranath Tagore was a great philosopher as well as educationalist. Bengali short stories of Rabindranath Tagore help to keep emotional, psychological, and social well-being. These also play crucial role in individuals’ daily life in managing stress, engaging with others, and contributing to life overall. Thus, Tagore's Bengali short stories are mostly relevant to mental well-being.