UNESCO inscribed Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra manuscripts into the Memory of the World Register on April 17, 2024.
- Part of 74 new documentary heritage collections
- Total now: 570 entries
Significance of the Works
- Bhagavad Gita: Spiritual-philosophical text; cornerstone of Indian thought.
- Natyashastra: Ancient treatise on performing arts, music, dance, drama; foundational to Indian aesthetics and dramaturgy.
- With this, India has 14 inscriptions on the UNESCO documentary heritage list.
UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme
- Launched in 1992.
- Aims to preserve, digitize, and promote access to valuable archival and library holdings.
