New Delhi: Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra have been inscribed in Unesco’s Memory of the World Register. The announcement has been praised as a significant moment for the country, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling it a proud moment for every Indian across the world.
“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 Bhagwad Gita and Natyashastra have nurtured civilisation and consciousness for centuries. Their insights continue to inspire the world,” the Prime Minister posted on X.
A Proud Moment for Bharat!
— Ministry of Culture (@MinOfCultureGoI) April 18, 2025
On the eve of #WorldHeritageDay, @UNESCO has inscribed Shrimad Bhagwat Gita & Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra into the Memory of the World Register. (1/2)#IndianHeritage #CultureUnitesAll pic.twitter.com/VxI2X2XSGn
PM Modi retweeted a post by Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who first shared the news of the inscription. Shekhawat described the development as “a historic moment for Bharat’s civilisational heritage.” This global honour celebrates India’s eternal wisdom & artistic genius,” Shekhawat posted. “These timeless works are more than literary treasures—they are philosophical and aesthetic foundations that have shaped Bharat’s worldview and the way we think, feel, live, and express.”
With the inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra, India now has 14 entries in Unesco’s prestigious Memory of the World Register, which aims to preserve documentary heritage of global significance.