On World Heritage Day, Bhagavad Gita And Natyashastra Get UNESCO Honour
In a momentous achievement for India’s cultural heritage, UNESCO has inscribed the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra into its Memory of the World Register.
In a historical development that underscores India's rich cultural and philosophical legacy, the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and Bharata Muni's Natyashastra have been inscribed in UNESCO's prestigious Memory of the World Register, making it a monumental achievement for India's rich civilisational legacy.
A historic moment for Bharat’s civilisational heritage!
— Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (@gssjodhpur) April 18, 2025
The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita & Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra are now inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.
This global honour celebrates India’s eternal wisdom & artistic genius.
These timeless works are more than… pic.twitter.com/Zeaio8OXEB
This recognition puts India on the global map, as testimony of eternal wisdom, artistry, and contribution to world culture.
Cultural Icons Of India:
Both the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, a philosophical and spiritual guide, and the Natyashastra, an ancient treatise on performing arts, now constitute part of a rather exclusive list that caters to the more important cultural works of universal value. These are the pillars of India's intellectual, artistic, and spiritual heritage.
“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 Bhagwad Gita and Natyashastra have nurtured civilisation and consciousness for centuries. Their insights continue to inspire the world,” the Prime Minister of India posted on X.
A proud moment for every Indian across the world!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 18, 2025
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… https://t.co/ZPutb5heUT
India has fourteen inscriptions in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register, which is itself an affirmation of the rich Indian culture unmatched anywhere in the world. With the naming of these two texts, Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra, India becomes an even stronger flagbearer of knowledge and creativity.
UNESCO's Memory Of World Register:
Established in 1992, UNESCO's Memory of the World Register seeks to preserve and promote access to the world's significant documentary heritage. It includes significant works collectively recommended by the International Advisory Committee and endorsed by the Executive Board, ensuring that they meet rigorous selection criteria of world significance and exceptional value.
Some notable inscriptions of the Memory of the World Register include The Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, Sahṛdayāloka-Locana, The Magna Carta, The Diary of Anne Frank, and more.
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