Hyderabad, Aug. 14 -- With the state education department's approval in place, new textbook content under the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) will be introduced for the academic session 2025-2026.

Classes 9 to 12 will now learn specific verses from the Bhagavad Gita and recite them. Gita teachings that have appeared in chapters will now be added to language textbooks for the secondary classes.

The chapters will include explanatory passages, exercises, and activities for both students and teachers, with emphasis on right pronunciation while recitation.

Each chapter includes verses, interpretations, and structured activities; notably, one Class IX exercise specifically requires memorisation and recitation....