Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra Added To UNESCO’s Heritage List

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NEW DELHI (ANI) — The Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra have been inscribed in UNESCO’s prestigious Memory of the World Register, recognizing their enduring cultural and philosophical significance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his joy on the achievement, saying, “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. These works have nurtured civilisation and consciousness for centuries, and continue to inspire the world.”

UNESCO announced on April 17 that 74 new entries have been added to the Memory of the World Register this year, bringing the total number of registered documentary collections to 570. The latest entries span a wide spectrum of global heritage, including scientific manuscripts, archives highlighting prominent historical women, records on the memory of slavery, and foundational documents of international