India, Aug. 6 -- Schools in Maharashtra will recite Pasayadan on August 14 to mark the 750th birth anniversary of Sant Dnyaneshwar, following a directive from the School Education Department.

The decision comes ahead of Gokulashtami and Independence Day on August 15, when schools will be busy with celebrations. The move aims to give focused attention to the birth anniversary of the 13th-century saint. Pasaydan is a popular and widely known prayer in the Marathi language, composed by the 13th-century saint-poet Sant Dnyaneshwar. It's a prayer for the well-being of all beings, seeking universal peace, prosperity, and spiritual enlightenment. The prayer is considered to be beyond religion, caste, and time, making it inclusive and relevant t...