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News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Haryana Makes Gita Verse Recitation Compulsory In School Morning Prayers
Haryana School Education Board has made Gita verse recitation compulsory in school prayers, aiming to instil values like discipline, focus and moral guidance. The Haryana School Education Board has asked all schools in the state to include the recitation of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita verses during their daily morning prayers. In a letter to school principals, the Board's Chairman said that reading these verses will help in the overall growth of students. The Board believes that the teachings of the Gita provide moral and spiritual lessons that can guide young minds. This step aims to teach values like discipline, responsibility, and concentration to schoolchildren. 'The motive behind introducing the recitation of Bhagavad Gita verses to school prayer meetings is that children should learn from the spirituality and the knowledge that the scripture holds in abundance and follow them in their daily life to benefit society," Pawan Kumar, HSEB Chairman, said. 'We want to see a change in future generations that will become an example to the world and help India become the Vishwaguru, as PM Modi has also said. In olden times, people from all over the world used to come to India to gain spiritual knowledge. India's spiritual knowledge is the best in the world," he added. The new rule will apply to both government and private schools that are part of the Haryana School Education Board (HSEB). Principals have been told to make sure that selected verses from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita are read regularly during morning assemblies. This step is part of the state's ongoing efforts to bring cultural and value-based education into schools. While some teachers welcome the move for its moral teachings, others may question the use of religious texts in public education. Officials have said that the verses will be shared in a way that highlights their educational and philosophical meaning, not religious teachings. Schools in Haryana are expected to start following this rule from the next academic term. view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 08:46 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
5 days ago
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- NDTV
Gita Shlokas To Be Recited Daily In Haryana Schools' Morning Assemblies: Education Board Directive
In a significant move to promote spiritual and moral education among students, the Haryana School Education Board has directed all schools across the state to begin their daily morning prayer assemblies with the recitation of Bhagavad Gita shlokas. The initiative was formally launched today at the Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Lab School, located on the Board's campus in Bhiwani. Board Chairman Dr. Pawan Kumar, who led the event, emphasised the spiritual and cultural relevance of the initiative, stating: "The recitation of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita shlokas in morning prayers has now been implemented across all schools in Haryana. The objective is to help our coming generations-upon whom the future of the nation rests-understand the deep spiritual and philosophical wisdom hidden in the Gita, and imbibe it in their conduct. We wish to see a cultured generation that embodies ideal values and contributes towards fulfilling our Hon'ble Prime Minister's dream of making India a Vishwaguru (world leader)." He further added: "As I have mentioned earlier, the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita is essentially the manual of life. It teaches us how our character should be, how we should behave in society, and what our responsibilities are." Students recited Gita verses in the presence of a Gita scholar, Swami Gyananand, who joined the ceremony virtually and extended his blessings to the students. Dr. Vinod Anchal, District President of the Health Project under Shri Krishna Kripa Samiti, said that the recitation of the Gita will help instil values in children, connect them with spirituality, and keep them away from substance abuse. He said the teachings of the Gita would shape children's behaviour and way of life in a positive and meaningful direction. He added: "We all want the children of our society to become nation-builders-free from addiction and crime. The knowledge of the Gita will inspire not just the students, but society and the nation as a whole. It will guide us toward building a proud and glorious India-one that can once again be known as the golden bird." The Board's decision has sparked statewide interest and is expected to initiate wider discussions on the role of spiritual teachings in modern education.
India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Uttarakhand mandates recitation of Gita shlokas in government schools
The Uttarakhand government, in an order dated July 14, directed all government schools in the state to include the recitation of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita shlokas during morning move aims to blend traditional Indian knowledge with modern education and promote values such as self-discipline, leadership and emotional balance among official order by the Director of Secondary Education Dr. Mukul Kumar Sati instructs schools to not only recite one Gita shloka daily but also explain its meaning and scientific relevance to students. advertisement Teachers have been asked to select a 'Shloka of the Week,' display it with its meaning on the school notice board, and encourage students to learn and reflect on it. At the end of the week, discussions and student feedback will be part of classroom initiative is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which encourages the integration of India's traditional knowledge systems into the modern education framework. The order states that Gita teachings should be approached from a secular perspective and seen through the lens of psychology, logic, behavioral science, and moral Education Department said that the teachings must not remain limited to textbooks but should influence students' behavior and attitudes. The order mentions that the goal is to shape students into responsible citizens with strong character and balanced Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed the initiative and said, 'The Bhagavad Gita is a timeless source of knowledge. This is Devbhoomi, and it is important for our children to understand and draw inspiration from it.'Former CM Harish Rawat supported the move but urged the government to ensure inclusivity. 'Gita teaches the path of Karma Yoga. All religions offer valuable teachings, and the curriculum should reflect that without pushing a particular ideology,' he leader Suryakant Dhasmana expressed concern, suggesting the ruling government may be using the Gita as a tool for political optics rather than educational reform. 'The focus should be on holistic learning, not controversy,' he said.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Uttarakhand
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Gita shlokas to be recited daily in Uttarakhand govt schools
D Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ehradun: One shloka from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita will be recited in all government schools across Uttarakhand during prayer meetings, according to an order issued on Monday. The directive, issued by director of secondary education Dr Mukul Kumar Sati to all chief education officers, states that students should also be informed about the meaning and scientific relevance of the shloka recited each day. The move aims to blend modern education with traditional Indian knowledge systems and inculcate human values and character-building traits in the students. As per the order, teachers are required to select one shloka every week as the "Shloka of the Week", write it along with its meaning on the school notice board, and ensure that students practice it. At the end of the week, the shloka will be discussed in class, and student feedback will be taken. Teachers have been directed to explain the principles of the Bhagavad Gita to students from time to time and highlight how these teachings contribute to the development of human values, leadership skills, emotional balance, decision-making abilities and scientific thinking. The order emphasises that the teachings of the Gita are rooted in psychology, logic, behavioural science and moral philosophy, and should be introduced from a secular perspective. It also notes that the initiative aligns with the objectives of the national education policy (NEP) 2020, which advocates the integration of India's traditional knowledge systems into modern education. The directive underlines that Gita shlokas should not be taught merely as reading material but must be reflected in students' daily behaviour and attitude. "It should be ensured at every level that the teachings of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and their scientific approach are used for character development, self-control, balanced life approach, personality growth, and to make students better citizens," the order states. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had earlier directed that teachings from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana be incorporated into the state curriculum. Accordingly, textbooks aligned with the new framework are expected to be introduced from the next academic session. Welcoming the move, Uttarakhand Madarsa education board president Mufti Shamoon Qasmi said, "Ram and Krishna both are our ancestors, and it is very important for every Indian to know about them." He added that such initiatives will foster unity and promote state progress. He also said that the madrassa board plans to sign an MoU with the sanskrit department to introduce Sanskrit in madrassas.
News18
7 days ago
- General
- News18
Uttarakhand Makes Daily Gita Shloka Recitation Mandatory In Govt Schools
Last Updated: Uttarakhand has mandated the daily recitation of Gita shlokas in government schools to blend traditional wisdom with modern education and promote values-based learning. Ask ChatGPT In a move aimed at blending traditional wisdom with modern education, the Uttarakhand government has made the daily recitation of shlokas from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita mandatory in all government schools. Starting immediately, students across the state will begin their day with a verse from the Gita during morning prayers. The directive was issued by Dr. Mukul Kumar Sati, Director of Secondary Education, instructing all Chief Education Officers to implement the initiative. According to the guidelines, one Gita shloka will be recited each day, accompanied by an explanation of its meaning and its scientific or philosophical relevance. Teachers are required to choose a 'Shloka of the Week," display it on school notice boards with its meaning, and encourage regular recitation. At week's end, students will discuss the verse in class and share their reflections. The aim, officials say, is to promote a values-based education model while also nurturing students' intellectual, emotional, and moral development. Uttarakhand Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat added that this is part of a broader plan to include traditional Indian epics in the school curriculum. 'In a meeting with the Chief Minister, we've tasked NCERT to prepare content from the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana for inclusion in the syllabus of 17,000 government schools. Until that is in place, verses from both texts will be recited in daily school prayers," he said. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 09:18 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
