In a significant recognition of India’s cultural heritage, the Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra have been added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.

With the new inclusions, India now has 14 inscriptions on this international register.

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, shared the news on social media, “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,” he further added.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to the news, calling it “a proud moment for every Indian across the world!”

He added, “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 texts have nurtured civilisation and consciousness for centuries, and their insights continue to inspire the world.”

The Memory of the World (MoW) Register lists documentary heritage include scriptures of world significance and outstanding universal value. The program was launched by UNESCO in 1992 to preserve and promote access to documentary heritage of global significance.

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Several Indian leaders also expressed their pride in the achievement. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal shared images of the manuscripts on social media, highlighting the global recognition of India’s timeless knowledge and artistic excellence.

“This honour is another significant acknowledgement of our unparalleled intellectual and artistic heritage. India shines brighter as a beacon of knowledge, culture and wisdom,” Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan posted.