Bangalore: Karnataka chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda on Sunday announced that the government was considering introducing the Bhagavad Gita in primary and secondary schools after seeking public opinion.
“Before introducing the Gita in schools, the government will have a thorough discussion with a cross-section of society. We don’t want any controversy in this regard,” Gowda told reporters on the sidelines of Bhagavad Gita Abhiyan organised by various religious mutts here.
“The Bhagavad Gita doesn’t belong to a particular religion or a sect as its teachings are universal. It aims at refining mankind and other religions have appreciated its philosophical teachings,” Gowda said. He expressed confidence that all sections of people would agree to the government’s proposal to include the Gita in school syllabus. “It is already being taught in MP,” he added.
“Before introducing the Gita in schools, the government will have a thorough discussion with a cross-section of society. We don’t want any controversy in this regard,” Gowda told reporters on the sidelines of Bhagavad Gita Abhiyan organised by various religious mutts here.
“The Bhagavad Gita doesn’t belong to a particular religion or a sect as its teachings are universal. It aims at refining mankind and other religions have appreciated its philosophical teachings,” Gowda said. He expressed confidence that all sections of people would agree to the government’s proposal to include the Gita in school syllabus. “It is already being taught in MP,” he added.
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