Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra Enter UNESCO Memory of the World Register

The Bhagavad Gita and Bharatmuni's Natyashastra have been inscribed in the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register, acknowledging their enduring relevance and global significance. Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat highlighted the ancient texts' wisdom and India's cultural achievements at a symposium hosted by the IGNCA.

The ancient texts Bhagavad Gita and Bharatmuni's Natyashastra have been inscribed into the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced this during a two-day symposium held to honor the enduring wisdom and global significance of these Indian classics.

Speaking at the event hosted by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Shekhawat emphasized the Bhagavad Gita's relevance for 5,000 years and its continued resonance across future millennia. He argued that these texts stand as testimony to India's cultural achievements long before many modern nations existed.

The symposium brought together scholars and cultural experts to explore the relevance of the Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra as "living texts" in today's global discourse. Their addition to the Memory of the World Register underscores the importance of acknowledging and taking pride in India's rich cultural heritage.

(With inputs from agencies.)