UNESCO Adds Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra to Memory of the World Register
PM Modi Celebrates Global Recognition of India's "Timeless Wisdom" as Country Now Has 14 Inscriptions in International Cultural Heritage List;
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today termed as a proud moment for every Indian the inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.
In a post on X, he termed it as a global recognition of India's timeless wisdom and rich culture.
“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.”
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, in a post said that with this India now 14 inscriptions from the country on this international register.
“A historic moment for Bharat’s civilisational heritage!
“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 literary treasures—they are philosophical and aesthetic foundations that have shaped Bharat’s world view and the way we think, feel, live, and express.
“With this, we now 14 inscriptions from our country on this international register.”