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India's ancient texts the Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra have been officially inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register. Prime Minister Modi and EAM Jaishankar celebrated this as global recognition of India's cultural heritage. The inclusion marks India's 14th entry in the prestigious international register. Both leaders emphasized how these works continue to influence global thought and artistic expression.

Key Points: Jaishankar Modi Celebrate Gita Natyashastra UNESCO Heritage Recognition

  • UNESCO adds 74 new entries including India's Gita and Natyashastra
  • Modi calls it recognition of timeless Indian wisdom
  • Jaishankar credits preservation teams for achievement
  • India now has 14 inscriptions on prestigious register
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True recognition of India's rich culture: EAM as Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of World Register

India's Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra gain UNESCO Memory of World Register status, hailed by Jaishankar and Modi as cultural milestone

"A proud moment for every Indian across the world! - Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, April 18

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that the inscription of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register is a "true recognition of India's documentary heritage" and "rich culture".

In a post on X, he said, "A true recognition of India's documentary heritage and rich culture. Inscription of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register is indeed a proud moment as it recognizes the importance of preserving and sharing India's knowledge with the world. Congratulate our teams who have meticulously worked on this project."

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1913129109179478261

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his pride as the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni's Natyashastra were inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register.

According to a release by UNESCO on Thursday, a total of 74 new entries were made in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register, bringing the total number of inscribed collections to 570.

Taking to the social media platform X, Prime Minister 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."

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Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat called it a historic moment for India's civilisational heritage!

In a post on X, he said, "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."

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According to UNESCO, among the newly inscribed collections, 14 pertain to scientific documentary heritage, in addition to collections related to the memory of slavery and archives concerning prominent historical women.

Several collections document key moments in international cooperation, including the Geneva Conventions (1864-1949) and their protocols (1977-2005) in Switzerland, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (United Nations), and the 1991 Windhoek Declaration in Namibia, a global reference for press freedom.

- ANI

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Priya K.
This is such wonderful news! The Bhagavad Gita has been my spiritual guide for years. So proud to see our ancient wisdom getting global recognition 🙏
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the recognition, I wish UNESCO would also highlight contemporary Indian contributions. Our heritage is amazing, but we're more than just ancient texts.
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Ananya M.
As a classical dancer, I'm especially thrilled about Natyashastra's inclusion! This 2000-year-old text still guides our performances today. What an honor! 💃
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Sanjay P.
Great achievement, but I hope this leads to more people actually reading these texts rather than just celebrating the recognition. The Gita's teachings could transform lives if understood properly.
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Meera R.
Both texts are masterpieces that have shaped Indian thought for centuries. The Natyashastra is literally the foundation of all our performing arts! So happy to see this 👏
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Vikram J.
Interesting to see these alongside the Geneva Conventions and Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Shows how India's philosophical traditions belong in global conversations about ethics and human values.

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