UNESCO has added the Srimad Bhagavad Gita and Bharata Muni’s Natya Shastra to its World Memory Register, bringing India’s total to 14 records. On Friday, UNESCO inscribed 74 new documentary heritage collections, raising the total to 570 from 72 countries and four international organizations, covering themes like the scientific revolution and women’s contributions in history.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat celebrated this achievement, calling it a historic moment for India’s civilizational heritage. He emphasized that these inscriptions underscore India’s rich knowledge and artistic capabilities, describing the Gita and Natya Shastra as more than literary works, but as foundational philosophical and aesthetic creations shaping India’s identity and worldview.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register as a global recognition of our timeless wisdom and rich culture.
Responding to a post by Union Minister, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on X, PM Modi said:
“A proud moment for every Indian across the world!
The inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register is a global recognition of our timeless wisdom and rich culture.
The Gita and Natyashastra have nurtured civilisation, and consciousness for centuries. Their insights continue to inspire the world.”
